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Nowhere To Roam THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES — The Courier congratulates the Beverly Hills High class of 2015. This year’s BHHS graduates donned their caps and gowns last Friday for their graduation on the front lawn of the high school. Photo by Steven Fazekas

8-week-old Alicia leads this week’s adoptable pets, courtesy of Freshpet. 4

Beverly Hills resident Will Foley took his copy of The Courier to the highest mountain in Malaysia. 5

Municipal League, Southwest HOA Join Metro Legal Fight By Laura Coleman Reports refuting the foundation for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plan to put a subway tunnel under Beverly Hills High School continue to pile up quicker than an L.A. fender-bender. Last Thursday, the Southwest Beverly Hills Homeowners Association and the Beverly Hills Municipal League joined the legal fight against Metro’s plan by filing a joint Amicus Brief to the California Court of Appeal in support of the Beverly Hills Unified School District’s lawsuit to require Metro to

redo its Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) before moving the Century City subway station off of Santa Monica Boulevard and under the City’s high school into Constellation Boulevard. The brief cited 11 studies that have disproved Metro’s primary rationale that earthquake faults made it necessary to route the subway to Constellation, where it will stop in JMB’s proposed City Center. In fact, there are more than 20 such reports according to Greenberg Glusker attorney Fred Fenster, (see ‘METRO’ page 19)

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MEGAMANSION — A view of 901 Strada Vecchia from the hills of Bel-Air. Photo by Maureen Levinson

LADBS Smacks Down 901 Strada Vecchia Appeal, Case Heads To Los Angeles City Attorney George Christy, Page 6 Ruta Lee, The Grand Duchess Of Hatdom, Was Birthday-Partied At The Bistro Garden At Coldwater. Her Gorgeous Smile Converts Communists To Capitalists

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By Victoria Talbot A rush of celebration followed a vote in City Council to create a half-acre off-leash dog park on City-owned property in the Entertainment Business District on the southeast corner of Foothill Road and Alden Drive. But that was May 6, 2014, and since then, there is nothing to show for the effort. City work vehicles regularly pull in and out of the lot, staging and parking there. Apparently, the process

has been mired in delays and bureaucracy, prompting one resident to collect signatures and raise money for “Friends of Roxbury Dog Park,” in the hope of renewing consideration of a location at Roxbury Park. That effort ended last week in failure when the Recreation and Parks Commission voted 41 against a dog park at Roxbury Park – again. The meeting was a small (see ‘DOG PARK’ page 18)

Beverly Hills Elder: Fred Paulos, 90, Musician & Real Estate Mogul Part 38 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City

Judge awards former Beverly Hills parking enforcement officer Elisa Lopez $1 million in discrimination lawsuit against City. 11 •Real Estate •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor

Dog Park Delays Have Community Barking Mad

By Matt Lopez It's been nearly a year since the Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety originally revoked construction permits at 901 Strada Vecchia in Bel-Air. Then, in April, LADBS inspectors cracked down with an order to remove all unapproved construction. On Tuesday, the LADBS commissioners decided that 901 Strada Vecchia's time is up. LADBS commissioners, by a unanimous 4-0 vote (commissioner Javier Nunez was not present), rebuffed an appeal by 901 Strada

Vecchia over the LADBS’ order to remove illegal construction. The commissioners found that the LADBS did not “err or abuse its discretion” in handing down the Order to Comply in April. The ruling came down after nearly two hours of testimony and public comment from both sides. Also denied by LADBS commissioners was a 60-day extension requested by attorneys for 901 Strada, LLC, the owner of the property, to allow extra time for the site to get into compliance. LADBS Inspection Bureau Chief Larry (see ‘901 STRADA VECCHIA’ page 10)

By Laura Coleman It’s been 76 years since burlesque dancer Rose La Rose came onstage at the Burbank Theatre in downtown L.A. to Oklahoma’s famous tune The Surrey With The Fringe On Top while Fred Paulos played his saxophone in the pit – but it’s one memory that still remains vivid for this week’s Beverly Hills Elder. Fred had just started the job at the club at 5th and Main – his first gig since becoming a union musician – when this woman came in for a rehearsal

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The Courier’s new mascot, Beverly Hills Bear, sits forlornly at the corner of Foothill Road and Alden Drive, which was promised as the site for a dog park more than a year ago. Courier photo by Christina S. Whalen

wearing a babooshka and pedal pushers...definitely not much of a looker. “She sees me, I’m all of 14 years old, and she winks!” Fred recounted. “I think, that broad has a lot of nerve! What does she think I am?” She was Rose La Rose from New York and when she came Fred Paulos

out to perform a tune from the new Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that was all the rage at the strip clubs and (see ‘FRED PAULOS’ page 22)

LADIES OF THE BLUE CARPET — Jaime Pressly, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Tracee Ellis Ross pose on the Blue Carpet during the 5th annual Critics Choice Television Awards 2015 at The Beverly Hilton. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE 2.5: PUBLIC NOTICING, ARTICLE 32: HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ARTICLE 32.5: HISTORIC INCENTIVE PERMIT, AND SECTION 9-1-104 RELATED TO DEMOLITION PERMITS FOR POTENTIALLY HISTORIC PROPERTIES. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Revise select definitions (BHMC §10-3-3202); Revise the Intent and Purpose of the Ordinance (§10-3-3203); Revise the Powers and Duties of the Commission (§10-3-3208); Revise Landmark and Historic District Designation Criteria (§§10-3-3212; -3213); 5. Revise Landmark and Historic District Designation Proceedings (§10-3-3215); 6. Clarify and expand temporary protections regarding permit issuance on properties while designation proceedings are pending (§10-3-3217); 7. Clarify the operation of the hold period on permits to alter buildings older than 45 years (§10-3-3218); 8. Refine Certificate of Appropriateness procedures (§10-3-3219); 9. Revise Certificate of Economic Hardship findings and procedures (§10-3-3220); 10. Replace the Director’s Determination of Ineligibility process (§103-3204) with a new Certificate of Ineligibility Process (§10-3-3221); 11. Insert a section to enable designated historic properties to apply for inclusion into the City’s In Lieu Parking Program (§§10-3-3228; -3311); 12. Institute timeframes within which applications must be processed and acted upon; 13. Expand the applicability of the Historic Incentive Permit (§10-3-3251); 14. Establish a period in which to exercise demolition rights after demolition permit issuance on certain potentially historic properties (§9-1-104); 15. Make additional minor text changes in the Municipal Code. The Planning Commission considered the proposed amendments at a duly notice public hearing on May 28, 2015, and recommended approval of the Ordinance. This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. This Ordinance is exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations). At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Reina Kapadia, Associate Planner, at 3 1 0 . 2 8 5 . 1 1 2 9 or rkapadia@beverlyhills.org, or to review the case file, including a copy of the proposed ordinance, at the Community Development Department/Planning Division, 1st Floor, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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Planning Commission Approves New Cultural Heritage Draft Ordinance

REWARDING VOLUNTEERISM–The Beverly Hills Recreation and Parks Commission recognized students Yael Atiya and Richa Vijayvergiya for their dedicated efforts during the 2013-15 school years. Both girls devoted countless hours to service for the Friends of Greystone, culminating in the Seniors Night Out at the mansion, which was an enormous success. From left: Commissioners Robert S. Anderson and Susan Gersh; Friends of Greystone President Susan Rosen; Commissioner Howard L. Rosoff; student volunteer Richa Vijayvergiya; Friends of Greystone Treasurer Vicky Swartz; student volunteer Yael Atiya; Commission Vice Chairperson Frances Bilak; and Commission Chairperson Simone Friedman.

Beverly Hills High School Graduates Head To USC, UCs, SMC And Onward By Laura Coleman Just one week has passed since the Beverly Hills High School Class of 2015’s graduation ceremony saluted a new crop of young, hopeful teens ready to head onto the next stage of their lives. For the majority of the 428 seniors, that means college. Even though a large percentage of graduates will be heading to Santa Monica City College (161 students) - where two years in undergradu-

ate units cost just a fraction of UCLA or USC - hundreds will be heading directly to four-year colleges. According to an official list compiled by BHHS Dean of College Admissions AhYoung Chi, the seniors got some 755 acceptance letters to colleges, including 180 acceptances to the nine University of California schools. “Overall when I look at this, I'm

SUPER SHARPEI–Alicia is an eight week old Sharpei mix puppy. She was dumped at a high kill shelter by a breeder who didn’t want her as she was not pure bred but a possible lab mix. She is a lovely little girl weighing in at a mere six pounds. ShelterHopePetShop.org says she is a real sweetie. Those interested in adopting Alicia may call Shelter Hope at 805379-3538.

T w i g g y (ID#A1555931) is a spayed tan/white Chihuahua. She is about 3 years old and weighs 5 pounds.

timeframes to streamline the process, provides for a Certificate of Ineligibility to provide certainty to homebuyers, adds an in-lieu parking incentive for designated historic properties and refines key definitions. “On a majority of the issues the commissioners agree,” said Furie. “I haven’t seen anyone work harder than Craig Corman.” Hours before the meeting, Fine and the Los Angeles Conservancy sent a letter to the commissioners expressing their concerns. The letter was reflected in comments made by Commissioner Pynoos. Both Pynoos and Fine objected to a definition of “Person of Great Local Prominence,” which has been defined as someone of local significance who has had a street or a park named for him or her. They were also concerned about the definition of “Exceptional Significance.” “The bar is too high and potentially (see ‘CULTURAL HERITAGE’ page 19)

(see ‘BHHS GRADUATES’ page 19)

Adopt one of these pets and receive a free month of food from Freshpet!

Grommit (ID#A1552702) is a spayed female Korean Jingo/German Shepherd mix. She is about 3 years old and weighs 52 pounds.

--By Victoria Talbot Following a six-month process of lengthy revisions in which the Planning Commission and the Cultural Heritage Commission worked closely to iron out details, the Planning Commission passed an amended draft to the Beverly Hills Municipal Code Regarding Historic Preservation. Cultural Heritage Commissioners Noah Furie and Chair Maralee Beck worked closely with Planning Commissioner Craig Corman to create a draft that is mutually acceptable. Only Commissioner Rebecca Pynoos appeared at the meeting to express her concerns. The revised draft is carefully crafted, “maintaining certainty and property values for owners . . . to balance preservation while promoting and maintaining property values,” said Corman. With extensive input from Adrian Scott Fine, director of Advocacy for the Los Angeles Conservancy, Jan Ostashay of Ostashay & Associates Consulting and City staff, the new ordinance refines

SENIOR AWARDS–Beverly Hills High School seniors picked up several scholarships this year based on academic excellence, need and hardship thanks to their efforts and the generosity of others, including the BHHS Alumni Association, which gives out six $2,000 scholarships each year, and local realtor Michael Libow, who presented two scholarships this year. Pictured (from left): Candace Chen (boardmember of BHHS Alumni), Mona Zahir (Joel Pressman Memorial Scholarship recipient), Cory Anne Roberts (Lisa Harris Memorial Scholarship recipient), Taeeun (Danny) Park (Dordick-Laksman Scholarship recipient), Charlotte Mars (Michael J. Libow Scholarship recipient), James Woo Young Lee (Michael J. Libow Scholarship recipient), Ibraheem Agaba (John Pritchard Award recipiPhoto by Michael Bezjian ent), and Michael Libow.

Beverly Hills School District, Paysinger Reach Tentative Settlement Agreement

C a m m i e (ID#A1549342) is a spayed female calico shorthair. She is 2 years old and weighs about 7 pounds.

P u z z l e s (ID#A1555031)is an unaltered tan/white Australian Terrier mix. He is 11 months old and 12 pounds.

These four animals and many more are available at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter. Call 888-452-7381 and ask for the ID number or visit www.laanimalservices.com

By Laura Coleman The jury is out in the case of Carter Paysinger vs. the Beverly Hills Unified School District and Board of Education member Lewis Hall following a proposed settlement reached last Thursday for undisclosed terms. Paysinger, who attended Beverly Hills High School as a student and has worked for the BHUSD for more than 30 years, retires at the end of this month as the first black principal in the school’s history. He originally filed suit against the BHUSD and Hall on July 16 in Federal District Court for alleged discrimination and demanded a trial by jury. Following Thursday’s Mandatory Settlement Conference before Judge Jay C. Gandhi, on Friday morning, just before the BHHS graduation, the Board of Education held an emergency closed session meeting to consider the proposal and thereafter instructed its counsel to proceed with the necessary steps to implement the settlement. The agreement will be voted upon

at the board’s next formal meeting, which is scheduled for June 18, 2015. Defense attorney Fred Fenster with Greenberg Glusker said the board is prohibited to release or disclose any of the terms regarding the agreement until after the vote. Paysinger’s attorney Reed Aljian did not respond to The Courier’s request for comment. It is unknown if Paysinger still plans to run for the Board of Education. Heannounced his intention to do so when he submitted his resignation early this year. Last year, a report by special counsel to the BHUSD determined that Paysinger received financial benefits from payments made to the Beverly Hills Sports Academy which he failed to report in his legally-required Statement of Economic Interests Form 700. As such, the report found that since becoming the BHHS principal, Paysinger failed to appropriately handle his business relationship with the academy appropriately.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CLIMBIN’ WITH THE COURIER – Beverly Hills residents Will & Courtney Foley just returned from a vacation in Borneo, where the couple decided to do some "high-level" reading with their copy of The Courier. Pictured left: Foley and Courtney took The Courier 14,000 feet up to the peak of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Malaysia. Foley said it took the couple eight hours to climb to the top. The Foleys have lived in Beverly Hills for seven years. To join Will and Courtney in the "Carry The Courier Club," snap a picture of yourself with a copy of The Courier on your next vacation, or night on the town, and send it to mlopez@bhcourier.com. Then, read the The Courier and look for your picture!

Beverly Hills Hosts Annual Piesta Event Sunday By Victoria Talbot This Sunday is the great Beverly Hills Pie Baking Contest known far and wide as Piesta, a signature event that beckons to the most talented amateur chefs in town. This pie-contest is limited to only the freshest of ingredients from locally grown fruits. Contestants get extra points for using local sugars, honeys and other ingredients, as well, and no artificial ingredients are permitted. That means that every pie is scrumptiously prepared with the finest and freshest ingredi-

ents possible. Judges will be giving prizes in two categories; Best Tasting Pie and Most “Pieutiful” Pie. With Clementine Bakery and Café as supporting sponsor, the Most “Pieutiful” winner will receive a $50 gift card for yummy treats! First Place for Best-Tasting Pie receives $200, Second Place $100 and Third Place $50. Only 20 bakers can compete; the entries fill up very fast. Contestants are the best of the best and that makes this a special event. These beautiful creations

will be on view at 9 a.m. Judging takes place between 10-11 a.m. Winners will be announced at 12:30 p.m. But what pie contest is complete without a pie-eating contest? The contest starts at noon. And for the kiddies there will be ongoing pie-themed entertainment. Plan the day at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market and enjoy! The date is Sunday, June 14, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. on the 9300 block of Civic Center Drive at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market.

WELCOME TO TWO RODEO –Principals of Serapian Milano joined Beverly Hills officials at the ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, bringing Italian luxury leather bags and accessories to Rodeo Drive. Pictured (from left): Giovanni Nodari (marketing manager), Ani Serapian (coowner), Ardavast Serapian (CEO), Beverly Hills Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Monica Dastin (executive director/boardmember of Serapian U.S.A.), and Dana Fried (CEO of Serapian U.S.A.). Courier photo by Christina S. Whalen

Sunrise In Beverly Hills Is National Leader In Caring For Those With Alzheimer's Disease By Laura Coleman While we may not have a cure for Alzheimer's just yet, Sunrise in Beverly Hills is among the nation’s leaders in providing a nurturing environment where those facing a life without memories can at least ease into the painful journey and enjoy the moments they have. On Monday, the 10-yearold assisted living facility was recognized as a 2015 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care. Randi Firestone, whose mother was a resident in Sunrise’s “reminiscence neighborhood” until she died earlier this year, is particularly devoted to the facility that made her mother’s final years as comfortable

as possible. “You’re really now erased from society,” she said, likening the disease to an intricate etch-a-sketch that erases life, robbing victims of their ability to tell their stories. For example, without planning, knowledge and care, no one knows what foods you dislike or like; or for Randi’s mom, no one might know that she always wanted the tags cut out of clothes. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.3 million Americans now have the disease, including 590,000 in California. And the national number is expected to nearly triple by 2050 if a treatment is not found. “If you have a brain, it will effect you,” said Kara Bonela, VP of Marketing & Communications for the Alzheimer's Association California Southland Chapter. Bonela spends much

of her time trying to educate the public and erase misconceptions, such as that forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. In fact, until Still Alice brought awareness to early onset Alzheimer’s, nobody really understood that it wasn’t just an “old person’s disease,” she said. In the U.S., one in six women over 65 has Alzheimer's. However, most people don’t get diagnosed until mid-stage. Jason Malone, executive director of Sunrise of Beverly Hills, said it’s paramount to stay current with the latest in treatments. Therapies have certainly evolved over the years. Whereas in the past, “redirection” was the solution to a confused Alzheimer's patient (i.e. The patient says, “I want to go home;” The caregiver responds: “I’m making cookies, (see ‘SUNRISE’ page 14)

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Courier photo by Christina S. Whalen

Brighton Coffee Shop: Feeding Beverly Hills Since 1930 This year, The Courier celebrates 50 years in the community. Throughout the year, we will honor the legacy of excellence in Beverly Hills’ heritage businesses that have called the City their home since 1965 or earlier. By Matt Lopez The restaurant business can be unforgiving, so one can imagine what kind of work goes into a restaurant surviving and thriving in one place for more than 80 years. That’s the story of Brighton Coffee Shop, which has fed the Beverly Hills community since 1930. The secret to success, and of course it isn’t even really a secret, is the food. The menu includes delicious takes on standard breakfast and lunch favorites, but is a little more eclectic than your average diner with the infusion of Koreaninspired dishes. Those come thanks in large part to owner Hiju Ahn, affectionately known as Anne by her customers, who purchased Brighton Coffee Shop 30 years ago. Her daughter had been working at the restaurant when she learned that the previous

owner was looking to sell. He had put feelers out, including announcement’s in The Courier, but didn’t receive much interest. Finally, through her daughter, the previous owner reached out to Ahn and they were able to soon after complete a deal. Ahn was no stranger to the restaurant business; she previously owned a Tommy’s Hamburgers in Glendale, but this was her first foray into Beverly Hills. She immediately added her own spin to the menu, with Korean favorites like Bulgogi (Korean-style grilled beef), teriyaki, grilled tofu and bibimbap, a signature korean dish with mixed rice and vegetables. “I want to add something new for the customers and give them food they had not experienced,” Ahn said. For more information on Brighton Coffee Shop, visit www.brightoncoffeeshop.com

FOND MEMORIES OF EL RODEO – The Beverly Hills Education Foundation received a generous donation of $35,000 from Tobey Cotsen, El Rodeo Class of ‘72. The gift was donated as part of the naming campaign for the “Class of ‘72” and is earmarked for the Cafeteria Courtyard. Cotsen invites ‘72 ER classmates to enhance her gift with similar donations this year, approaching their 40th Beverly Hills High School reunion. Funds raised through the naming campaign are part of the BHEF endowment for support of all five schools.

City Accepting Nominations Now For Embrace Civility Award By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills is currently seeking nominations for the Embrace Civility Award, which recognizes people in the local community that exemplify these attributes: • Acts as a role model of positive civic behavior; • Takes a stand in support of respect and responsible actions; and • Promotes positive neighbor-to-neighbor relations. Nominations will be reviewed by the Human Relations Commission for outstanding examples of civil behavior.

The Human Relations Commission promotes positive human relations in all aspects of life, inviting the community to support an environment where civility, respect and responsible actions prevail. The recipient may be any age and must be a resident of Beverly Hills, a City employee, or associated with a current business or organization that has operated in Beverly Hills for a minimum of one year. The deadline for nomination is Aug. 3. Nomination applications are available at www.BeverlyHills.org.

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Montrealer whose Lithuanian parents, a homemaker mom and tailor dad, immigrated from Canada to California, with Ruta graduating from Hollywood High School and UCLA. Ruta soon studied acting, doubling as a cashier, usherette and candy girl at Grauman’s Chinese Theater. After a shift ended one night, she was short a couple bucks in her cash account. “Confusing, of course, and I was fired.”

othing deterred Ruta from a galloping ascendancy into movies and television series, hosting game shows and a popular daytime talk show. Her charity work is astounding, having joined Debbie Reynolds for years, both presiding over The Thalians at Cedars-Sinai that has raised megamillions for mental health and troubled youngsters. She met Webb, a Texas top gun with McDonald’s, on a flight to Los Angeles. “I saw those Gucci loafers walking toward me, and that was it.”

among others. “I’m a fairy godmother to many fairy children who are here. Scott and Brian and others.”

oAnn Worley kibitzed to howls of laughter, and real estate marquesa Rona Barrett drove in with husband Dan Busby from Santa Barbara, where she’s acquired vast holdings. Best-dressed Erica Brunson, a loyal Courier reader, arrived with husband Bob, and Anne Jeffreys was escorted by a pal from CBS named Rob. The Courier’s Marcia Hobbs showed snapshots of her three-month-

old puppy, a German Shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix named Beverly Hills Bear. “Look at how his paws are growing.”

eorge Pennacchio, a 20year veteran with Channel 7, whose spouse Erin designs Ruta’s wardrobe, had Ruta’s chums in stitches with his capsule review of her career. As did lean and handsome Dr. Larry Piro, the globally acclaimed oncologist with the John Wayne Cancer Clinic that’s partnered with Saint John’s Health Center. Dr. Larry included funny props in his hilarious send-up of Ruta’s successes.

ongratulating him later, as we did, with the suggestion that a secondary career, if he chooses, lurks in the offing. Hello, Mr. Comedian! We admired Dr. Piro’s hip style in clothes that are unlike any doctor’s wardrobe we’ve ever witnessed. “I can’t help it,” he chuckled. “I’m Italian!”

hanking everyone, Ruta waved with her signature send off, “Consider your asses kissed!” Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

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Birthday Girl Ruta Lee was surprise-partied in The Bistro Garden at Coldwater.

pianist George Ferrick played You Oughta Be In Pictures, as Birthday Girl Ruta Lee entered the roomful of cheerleaders shouting, “Surprise, surprise.” All the friends were asked, please, to wear a hat. Since Birthday Girl’s a fashionista, elected at birth to the royalty of hatdom.

ount on Ruta to spread joy unbounded, as she did when she arrived looking ravishing, and that night, oddly, she was minus a signature hat (and there are mountains in her closets). She waltzed with husband Webb Lowe, blissfully wed since 1976, into the party room with its painted floral walls at the Bistro Garden at Coldwater on Ventura Boulevard. Founded by the late Kurt Niklas in 1976, his daughter Carolyn and spouse Greg Pappas have taken over.

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imagine a surprise party,” and wouldn’t you know this is our favorite restaurant.

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e love the continental menu, the attentive staff and the décor inspired by the Grand Vefour in Paris … besides, it’s easy getting here from our Mulholland Drive residence.” Which, by the way, contains a Hollywood history, previously belonging to Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth.

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h o hosted the party? We assume those loyalists in Ruta’s life. Scott DeShong, Kimberly and Albert Brooks Bryan Theobald,

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h u s informed Birthday Girl Ruta Lee, not to be confused with the immortal stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. Ruta’s gorgeous smile converts Communists into Capitalists (take that, Vladimir Putin!), and she’s eloquent beyond words. The evening’s emcee, Scott DeShong (in drag), praised her “proficiency with three languages: English, her native Lithuanian, and F—k.”

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nable to join Ruta for the birthday shindig, Debbie delivered a work-ofart cake that arrived late, and as we know in this early-to-bed town that when dinner is over, the crowd splits. Not to worry, Ruta took the cake home, and reported its deliciousness.

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Sylvia Chivaratanond with MoCA director Philippe Vergne

Lilly Tartikoff Karatz, in Louis Vuitton couture, served as cochair at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Annual Gala, presented by Louis Vuitton at The Geffen Contemporary at MoCA. The event raised $3.1 million. Artist Ed Ruscha with wife Danna

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T H E FA S H I O N O F B E V E R LY H I L L S ART SCENE–The official opening for Noah Purifoy’s “Junk Dada” at the Los Angeles County Museum is Sunday. (From left): L AC M A D i r e c t o r Michael Govan and exhibit co-curators Franklin Sirmans and Yael Lipschutz at a preview for the exhibition.

Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel’s New Remedy Spa Is Perfect Escape From 405 By Laura Coleman

URBAN RETREAT–The Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel’s opulent pool is just one of the amenities available to Remedy Spa guests.

There are few places in L.A. where you can escape the woes of rush-hour on the 405 quite as perfectly as at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel’s Remedy Spa. From the moment you drive up the hill to the spa and one of Los Angeles’ most thoughtful valets takes your tired car (valet is complimentary for two hours with a spa treatment), perhaps giving it a wash, while you indulge in a customized massage or facial, or relax beside the secluded heated pool (access complimentary with treatment), the stress simply drops away. The hotel’s new Remedy Spa, which is headed by prominent massage therapist Steve Oskard, who also works with the L.A. Philharmonic and the L.A. Ballet, offers traditional and customized treatments. There’s even a “Get the 405 - Off Your Face,” which includes a facial and massage combo designed to cater to the business commuter who might want to avoid evening traffic. The full room-service menu (including wine and cheese!) is available poolside or in the spa’s serenity lounge. To book a treatment, call 310-691-7550.

A VALUABLE ADDITION TO WELLNESS –The Five Star Spa by La Prairie at Hotel Bel-Air is now taking reservations for world-renowned intuitive counselor Susan King. The first of King’s two week-long visits begins June 3-8. She will return Nov. 5. Spa + Intuitive Counseling packages bring two therapeutic treatments together. King is noted for her nurturing wholistic perspective with a special emphasis on relationships. A columnist for Elle and Marie Claire, she hosted her own TV program in the UK. Now she is available locally. To make an appointment call 310-909-1681 or email LaPrairie.HBA@dorchestercollection.

L.A. Artist Noah Purifoy’s ‘Junk Dada’ Exhibition Opens This Sunday At LACMA By Laura Coleman

On Sunday, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will open the first monographic exhibition dedicated to L.A. artist Noah Purifoy since his passing in 2004. The exhibit, “Junk Dada,” which celebrates Purifoy’s ability to transform the discarded into artistry, runs through Sept. 27. Purifoy, a founding director of the Watts Towers Art Center, used charred debris and other ravaged objects from the 1965 Watts Riots to create a body of sculpture as an early means of using art as a tool for social change and education. For the past 15 years of his life, he lived in Joshua Tree, where he created large-scale installations from found objects and continued to engage in constant conversation on the issues of injustice that fueled him in the 1960s. “He is at once the embodiment of a local artist and an international artist,” said Franklin Sirmans, who co-curated the exhibit with Yael Lipschutz. “His work at the museum is a real revelation for L.A. and the country,” Lipschutz said.

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WOMEN IN FILM–Tiffany & Co. and the Women in Film organization came together Wednesday to celebrate the achievements of Warner Bros.’ Sue Kroll, where guests gathered at Tiffany’s Beverly Hills store amidst dazzling diamonds to celebrate women in the filmmaking industry. Pictured (from left): Actress Maria Bello; Sue Kroll, president of Worldwide Marketing of Warner Bros.; Cathy Schulman, president of Woman In Film; and Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co actress Angie Harmon.

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Galstian confirmed after the meeting that the case would be forwarded to L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer for prosecution. Tuesday's hearing at the LADBS headquarters in downtown Los Angeles painted the picture of a site that, in the eyes of the LADBS, had been problematic from the very beginning. The presentation on behalf of the city of L.A. noted that 10 orders to comply had been issued to the site dating back to March 2011, just after developer Mohamed Hadid took ownership of the property. According to the city's report, the title changed hands five times since Hadid purchased the property in January 2011. Among the illegal work 901 Strada Vecchia has been charged with over that time frame is the construction of illegal concrete decks, retaining walls, a below-ground theater, extra rooms and unapproved grading. Shawn Bayliss, director of Planning and Land Use for Fifth District L.A. City Councilman Paul Koretz, said the project owners had “proven the community right time and time again.” “Mr. Hadid didn’t accidently build an IMAX theater in his basement, and didn’t accidently build suites under his pool,” Bayliss said. “And if he didn’t get caught, he wasn’t going to fix it. He was going to mark up the value to get more for it.” Attorney's for 901 Strada Vecchia asked for a 60-day extension, arguing that the previous site contractor had been replaced and new experts were being brought on to study the site and assess how to go about bringing it into compliance. When the April 8 order was handed down by LADBS, the site was given two weeks to remove the illegal construction. A representative from the site's new contractor, Gordon Gibson Con-

struction, said Tuesday the new contractors wanted to do their “due diligence rather than just start tearing it down.” There was no word on why the previous contractor, Russell Linch, had been removed from the project. “What we have here is essentially criminal action,” said attorney Victor de la Cruz of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, who represented Bel-Air resident Joe Horacek, who worked tirelessly, and spent millions, to bring the city’s attention to the project. “This developer cannot be trusted for another second.” 901 Strada Vecchia attorney Ben Reznik acknowledged that the site owners are ”not challenging that work that's unapproved appears on the site” but asked “is it reasonable to give this applicant two weeks to comply or not?” Galstian rebuffed that idea and said the site has had since July 2014 to begin correcting the issues and had not yet done so. He said he didn't see an extra 60 days changing anything. “This is not a two-week deal,” Galstian said. “We issued this order a year ago.” The LADBS commissioners agreed and decided they had seen enough. “My issue is the intent your client has had,” Commissioner George V. Hovaguimian, P.E. told 901 Strada Vecchia's attorneys. “You are bringing in all the new consultants and experts, but how are they going to justify your client deliberately building something he's not supposed to? A new deck, retaining walls? Those things didn't just happen.” The Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance, as it has throughout the last year, came out in droves in a strong show of support for Horacek and the Bel-Air community at Tuesday’s meeting. The BAHA’s president/CEO paraphrased President Ronald Reagan’s famous challenge to Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev when giving his take on the future of 901 Strada Vecchia. “Tear down this house!” Rosen said emphatically.

SOMMA WAY— The Somma Way project site as of Wednesday. Photo by Maureen Levinson

Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance Reaches Settlement With City, Project Owners Over Somma Way Project By Matt Lopez One construction war in Bel-Air has finally come to an end, thanks to a settlement reached last week by the Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance (BAHA) in its lawsuits against both the city of Los Angeles and the owners of the 10697 Somma Way project. The BAHA had originally filed suit after the approval of an application to export 29,474 cubic yards of earth from what was slated to be a 40,000 square foot home. According to a statement from the BAHA, mitigation steps taken by the Somma Way owner helped pave the way for the settlement. “As a result of various steps taken by the owner/developer of the project, to further mitigate the Somma Project’s

impacts upon the Bel-Air community, and also recent actions taken by the City to substantially mitigate the volume of dirt export from large hillside development projects in Bel-Air (including a limit of 6,000 cubic yards of export from any one Bel-Air project), the alliance has agreed to settle its lawsuit against the city of L.A. and the Somma Project.” The statement added that the BAHA would take no further action against the Somma Way project, provided the project owners abided by the terms of the settlement, and that the BAHA “looks forward to working closely with city officials as the city develops its new ordinance for more responsible development in the Bel-Air hillsides.”

Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance Rises To The Occasion To Defend Community By Matt Lopez One Bel-Air housing battle came to an end this week with the Somma Way project settlement, and another inched closer to the finish line with the LADBS denying 901 Strada Vecchia’s appeal. The two results should have led to a victory lap for the Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance, a coalition of Bel-Air residents who have worked tirelessly since their formation last May to fight construction projects that bend the law and ignore community concerns. Instead, another group, the Bel-Air Association, has used the two victories for the Bel-Air community as an opportunity to pat itself on the back for two results it had absolutely no hand in. The LADBS’ decision to deny the appeal filed by owners of the 901 Strada Vecchia megamansion marked another step toward victory for homeowner Joe Horacek, who spent countless hours and millions of his own money to bring the city’s attention to the project developed by Mohamed Hadid, right above his Bel-Air home. Horacek did so in unison with the Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance (BAHA), which has quickly become the loudest voice defending Bel-Air residents against renegade construction and unsafe pracitices. BAHA members sent emails, showed up to meetings, and let it be known that they were battling alongside Horacek to keep an illegally constructed home from being built. With the writing already on the wall regarding 901 Strada Vecchia’s future, Bel-Air Association president Ron Hudson spoke out in support of denying the appeal at Tuesday’s hearing, but that was a stark contrast from the po-

sition the BAA took when Horacek needed them most. In 2013, Horacek reached out to the BAA and was told by Executive Director Paulette DuBey, in an e-mail obtained by The Courier, that “The BelAir Association believes that there are no enforceable deed restrictions in affect on the property located at 901 Strada Vecchia. Accordingly, at this time, the Bel-Air Association will not be taking a position on the subject.” The Bel-Air Association’s motives were again brought into question last year as residents fought back against the 40,000 square foot megamansion on Somma Way. The BAA, surprisingly, sent a letter of support for the project to the L.A. Planning and Land Use Committee, and asked that Somma Way developers give $500 to the BAA’s “Project Pothole” for every 500 yards of cubic dirt that would be hauled. For double axle trucks, the amount went from $500 to $750 per $500 cubic yards. Of course, as The Courier reports this week, the matter with Somma Way was finally taken care of by the BAHA in a settlement reached with the city of L.A. and project owners. “People look to the Alliance to get things done. The community looks to us for protection because the Bel-Air Association has clearly abdicated its responsibility to the community,” BelAir Homeowners Alliance President/ CEO Fredric D. Rosen said. “This goes to the hypocrisy of the management of the BAA, whoever they are. First, they do nothing to help, now they take credit for what happened. They seem more interested with protecting the salaries of their employees than the residents of their community.”

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City Parking Enforcement Employee Awarded $1 Million For Retaliation By Victoria Talbot A jury found that neither the City of Beverly Hills nor Greg Routt engaged in discrimination or harassment towards Elisa Lopez, a Latina parking enforcement control officer for the City of Beverly Hills. The jury did determine that the City retaliated against Lopez for bringing her complaint and awarded her $1 million in damages. “The jury really got the retaliation and the horrible impact on her life, her health and her ability to function,” said attorney William Bloch, representing Lopez, 38, who has worked for the City since 2001 when she was a full-time student at UCLA. She was promoted in 2004 and worked under Routt until promoted to supervisor in 2011. She was demoted later that same year. Lopez sought $3 million in damages claiming she had put up with Routt’s offensive comments. Routt, who is black, called her an “anchor baby” in reference to her undocumented father, and operated an offensive anti-immigrant website which she claimed exemplified his perspective on immigrants. The Internet site, called illegalaliennewsupdate.com, stereotyped immigrants as gang members who commit crimes and live on welfare. Lopez also testified that Routt talked about joining the Minutemen Project, an activist organization that patrolled the US-Mexican border to stop illegal border crossings. Lopez claimed that after she complained, she suffered a backlash; she was denied promotions and subjected to adverse employment conditions. “The City stereotyped her as a gang member from the barrio,” attorney Bloch said in his final argument in the

trial of Elisa Lopez's Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit. “They told her, 'you can complain and we're going to keep doing it until you quit or break down.’” The City maintained that Lopez was demoted because of her inability to work well with her subordinates, a view that was largely supported by several defense witnesses. Bloch countered that Lopez suffered both mentally and physically, and recommended that she be awarded $420,000 for lost wages and medical costs and another $3 million for pain and suffering. The City also denies that any discrimination, retaliation or harassment occurred. “As an employer, the City of Beverly Hills does not tolerate harassment nor discrimination in the workplace. Therefore, when Ms. Lopez first reported to the City her allegations of harassment and discrimination, the City promptly hired an independent investigator to look into the matter. That investigator interviewed 19 witnesses, including her co-workers, supervisors and those she had supervised. The investigator found Ms. Lopez presents a version of facts and events that is very different than the facts and events recounted by other members of her department,” said City Attorney Laurence Wiener. “The independent investigator reached the same conclusion as the jury; Ms. Lopez suffered no harassment or discrimination.” However, said Weiner, “the City is very disappointed that the jury believed that retaliatory actions were directed at her. We are now examining the jury’s verdict to determine the appropriate next steps for the City.”

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Stars, Guests Ante Up To Family Fun Day Helps Fund Cancer Research Children Through Art Dozens of stars from TV, sports, music and film will ante up and bet big to support talented young cancer researchers at Tower Cancer Research Foundation’s (TCRF) second annual Ante Up for a Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament and Casino Night, Saturday, June 6 at the Sofitel Hotel, Riviera 31, 8555 Beverly Blvd. Red carpet arrivals begin at 6 p.m. and are set to include: David Alan Grier (actor/comedian/singer (In Living Color), Karina Smirnoff (Dancing With The Stars), Mekhi Phifer (ER/Torchwood: Miracle Day/White Collar), Dennis Haskins (Saved By The Bell), Keyon Dooling (former NBA star/author/sportscaster), Paul Johansson (One Tree Hill/Mad Men) and many more. Cancer Free Generation (CFG), the young leadership division of TCRF, seeks to identify, among their peers in the Southern California region, visionary and innovative doctors, medical professionals and researchers and enable them to discover and implement new ideas and techniques to conquer cancer. Tickets, starting at $350 for the games and party, may be purchased at t o w e r c a n c e r. o r g / a b o u t - u s / t c r f events/235-ante-up-for-a-cure-june-62015 or by calling 310-299-8477.

Free Arts Los Angeles will present Family Fun Day 2015 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 6 at The Victorian Santa Monica, 2640 Main St. The annual fundraiser helps Free Arts provide abused, neglected, homeless and impoverished children with year-round creative arts programs led by adult volunteer mentors in safe, encouraging environments. The event will be a day of music, art activities for all ages, art galleries, silent auction, various food trucks and two Dylan’s Candy Bars, refreshments and more. All guests will have the opportunity to contribute to two group art projects, to be auctioned at a Free Arts’ event. Also set to attend are Disney Channel stars Cole and Jadon Sand and Corey Stewart. Honorees at the event will include: Debra Haas (Herman Miller), Patrice Hironimus (Gensler), Angela Lee and Mark Bryant (Interior Architects), and Holly Rau (Kimball Office). Each year, Free Arts serves more than 27,000 children throughout L.A. with the help of 500-plus volunteers who donate more than 10,000 service hours annually. Complimentary valet is provided. Tickets, at $125 adults and $40 children, are available at www.freearts.org.

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Opens New Outpatient Care Center In Encino Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) opened the doors of its new outpatient care center in Encino this week. The pediatric medical facility, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles – Encino, will be staffed by board-certified physicians in pediatric specialties and subspecialties, including hematology-oncology, nephrology, neurology, orthopaedics, pediatric surgery and urology. More services will be added to the Encino outpatient care center as demand increases. “We are bringing the best pediatric specialty care to the families of the San Fernando Valley,” says Chief Medical Officer, CHLA Pediatric Network and pediatrician Robert Adler, MD. The 3,000-square-foot center features seven exam rooms and will offer consultations and evaluations. In addition, children requiring a medical procedure at the CHLA Hollywood campus can have all their pre-operation evaluation and postoperation follow-up visits close to home. From June 2013 to July 2014, CHLA physicians treated 19,351 children from the San Fernando Valley area, which accounted for 101,809 visits. “The Encino outpatient center will provide the best available care in a convenient location. Patients from the San Fernando Valley and immediate neighboring communities such as Bel-Air, Brentwood and Pacific Palisades, along with those of the West Valley—such as

A mural in a CHLA Encino Outpatient Care Center patient reception room.

Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Lake Balboa, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Thousand Oaks, Van Nuys, West Hills and Westlake Village—will now have access to the nation’s top pediatric doctors,” Adler says. As further commitment to the families in the San Fernando Valley, beginning July 1, Children’s Hospital will be staffing the general pediatric, pediatric intensive care and neonatal intensive care units at Providence Tarzana Medical Center. CHLA’s hospitalists and intensivists— physicians charged with overseeing hospitalized and critically ill patients—will staff the units 24 hours a day. The Encino outpatient center is at 5363 Balboa Blvd., Suite 121. It is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments may be made at 818-788-3061. For more information, visit CHLA.org/ENCINO.

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CHLA’s Cordova Among Heart & Stroke Ball’s Honorees ‘Dreamnight’ Gives Sick Children, eles, and this year aims to raise Angeles.” Richard Their Families A Night Out At The Zoo The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) are partnering to present “Dreamnight,” a private event, at the L.A. Zoo for Children’s Hospital patients and their families tonight. Sponsored by Munchkin, the evening will give approximately 1,100 CHLA patients and their families an afterhours visit on a zoo route featuring up-close opportunities with animals, chats with keepers, entertainment, costumed characters and dinner. “Dreamnight” is part of a global charitable initiative in which zoos, aquariums and museums throughout the world partner with institutions that care for children. Co-Chairing “Dreamnight” are Beth Hunt Price and Kim Shepherd, both GLAZA and CHLA trustees. “Dreamnight” committee members include Teena Hostovich, and Lori Samuels, Laura Wasserman and Erika Stern, GLAZA trustees; Maggie andCHLA Trustee Tom Simms; and Ginger Sherak. “Dreamnight” sponsors include Eva and Marc Stern, CHLA’s junior ambassadors, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment, Jennifer Thornton Wieland and the Los Angeles Kings.

Advocates Committee members, comprised of celebrity friends of the zoo and hospital, are actors Pauley Perrette, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Carolyn Hennesy, Matthew Lillard and cast members of Disney Channel’s Dog With A Blog series. Funds, raised through sponsorships and donations to tonight’s event, benefit CHLA‘s Helping Hands Fund, ensuring that critical, lifesaving care is available regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Initiated in 1996 by the Rotterdam Zoo for patients from the Sophia Children’s Hospital, “Dreamnight” is now celebrated internationally every year on the first Friday of June, providing opportunities for children with disabilities and chronic illnesses to visit more than 250 educational institutions for a night of respite and entertainment.

Cordova, C h i l d r e n ’s Hospital Los Angeles president/CEO, with a 40-year health care career, will be one of the honorees at The American Heart Associ- Richard ation’s second Cordova annual Heart & Stroke Ball, at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 13 at the California Science Center’s Space Shuttle Endeavor exhibit hall. The second honoree is Robi Reed, VP of talent and casting for Black Entertainment Television and founder of Reed for Hope Foundation, which addresses health disparities in communities. The pair is being recognized for “being instrumental in building healthier lives in Los

Leticia Aguilar, managing director and regional president for Union Bank serves as the event chairwoman. Guest speaker 28-year-old Crystal Flores will share her story of surviving several openheart surgeries and hospital stays, to become an advocate for young heart-disease survivors. The Heart & Stroke Ball is one of the association’s major fundraising events in Los Ang-

$500,000 to support scientific research, health education, setting science-based best practices for treating heart disease and stroke, and advocating for policies that positively impact cardiovascular health. For more information on the event, featuring auctions and entertainment, visit: www.laheartball.org or contact Marissa Fortuno at 213-291-7052 or marissa.fortuno@heart.org.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera, “a local community company that offers grand opera in intimate settings at affordable prices,” will present Verdi’s masterpiece Aida at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 6 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, June 7 at at Cantwell Auditorium at St. Monica’s Church in Santa Monica, 1039 Seventh St. LAMet’s Artistic Director Linda Jackson has pared down the spectacle and highlighted the intimate emotions in this new production that details the tragic passions of a captive Ethiopian princess and her Egyptian warrior lover during the reign of the Pharaohs. Tickets, $25 ($35 at the door), may be purchased by visiting www.losangelesmet.com or calling 310-570-6448 for more information. • • • • • Resident and General Hospital TV star Jackie Zeman will honor special needs children with Achievement Award medals during the 34th Jackie Zeman annual Children’s Demonstration and Fun Day, presented by Ahead with Horses, Inc. from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in Shadow Hills, 10157 Johanna Ave. Nonprofit Ahead With Horses, California's #1 Center for Developmental Therapeutic Vaulting, maximizes the potential of disabled, disadvantaged and special needs children by providing therapy, education and recreation through horses. Tickets, which include a bar-

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LACO’s concert will celebrate the 80th anniversary of The Band Concert (1935), the first color Mickey Mouse cartoon to use the Technicolor process. The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) will present “LACO @ The Movies Celebrates Walt Disney Animation Studios,” an evening of musical world premieres and animation, at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 13 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel, an historic movie palace in downtown L.A. at 929 S. Broadway St. The evening will feature animation spanning more than 80 years with orchestral scores performed live by LACO members, led by six-time Emmywinning composer Mark Watters. Highlights of the event, for adults and children 6 and older, includes re-premieres of newly restored versions of two long-lost 1920’s-era “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” shorts, and much more. Tickets start at $35; tickets for the film and post-film cocktail party are $550. For tickets and information, visit laco.org or call 213-622-7001. The weekly update of local and Southland events.

LADWP Closures Start June 15; Will Hammer West L.A. Traffic By Matt Lopez If you thought traffic in West Los Angeles couldn’t get any worse, you’re about to be in for a rude awakening. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power confirmed plans this week to begin the Charing Cross and Hilgard Regulator Station Bypass Line Project on Monday, June 15. Work on the project will commence at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Hilgard Avenue, near the UCLA campus. Work hours will be Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with “some work days” lasting until 9 p.m. Saturday

work will run from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. The entire project calls for LADWP to install approximately 385 feet of trunk line, 36inch diameter water pipline along Hilgard. The trunk line will connect to existing infrastructure at the intersections of Sunset/Hilgard and on Hilgard, south of Charing Cross Road. The street-snarling construction work will coincide with traffic jams caused by the Special Olympics, which are in town this summer for their 2015 games. Work will run through January.

MOVIE NIGHT RETURNS SUNDAY–The Beverly Canon Gardens will be transformed into a giant outdoor movie theatre Sunday night when Movie Night returns with the Field Of Dreams (rated PG), at 8:15 p.m. with a 20-foot inflatable screen. Bring a picnic and a blanket or food is available for purchase at any of the many wonderful restaurants near the park. The event is free and parking is available for $5 in the Beverly Canon Gardens structure.

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have one.”) and then “reality” (i.e. “You are home.”), today the response is “validation” (i.e. “Tell me what home was like.”) The shift from the therapeutic fib to embracing a conversation is an incredibly important way to help Alzheimer's victims stay in the moment. One of Sunrise’s newest and most successful programs is its “Memories in the Making” program, where residents use art to communicate. Often what emerges during the onehour group session are artistic expressions that tie the artist into their past - even if they’ve never had experience in artmaking. And most of these

paintings, made from watercolors, colored pencils, photographs or whatever draws the artist in, are at once powerful, captivating and beautiful - as though the passion of their lives, which they can no longer readily recall are transmuted into art. In order to fund the program, Sunrise holds art auctions of the work. For Randi, who watched her mother who actually was an artist lose the ability to even hold a pen, she served as a conduit for her mother in the art-making process, adding green or blue when she asked. “I want a voice in my own life,” she said, noting that she’s fully aware that she could fall victim to the disease at any time. “My mother was lucky to have me and Sunrise.”

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SKETCH ARTIST—Longtime resident Vikki Dougan (right) received the Award of Distinction at this year’s Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival. Last year’s event celebrating Carl Reiner featured the documentary, Ten From Your Show Of Shows, classic sketches from that groundbreaking show, including one featuring Dougan in a skit with Reiner and Sid Caesar. Model and actress Dougan appeared in nine films, and was on the Oct. 26, 1953 cover of Life magazine. Pictured with Dougan is festival Executive Director Hilary Helstein.

FAMED THEATRE MARKS 88 YEARS—The TLC Chinese Theatre IMAX celebrated its lucky 88th birthday this week by honoring (from left) actor Justin Lin, Fast & Furious franchise, True Detective; and Chinese stars Zhao Wei and Huang Xiaoming with the famous handprint-footprint ceremony. Wang Changtian, Enlight Pictures CEO, and Bruno Wu, Sun Seven Stars chairman, were also honored. China is now the world’s second largest film market and generated $4.8 billion in ticket sales last year with 36 percent growth. “This is a great opportunity to showcase the synergy that now exists between China and Hollywood, two important partners, both creatively and commercially, in the making and distribution of movies worldwide,” said Alwyn Hight Kushner, TLC Chinese Theatres president/COO. Celebrity Photo Agency/Scott Downie

Testament Of Youth, Testament To War’s Ills Based on Vera Britain’s 1933 memoir, Testament Of Youth is a defiant and delicate story of love and war, its aftermath and the anguish that befalls the vanquished and the victors. Brilliantly portrayed by the extremely gifted and beautiful Swedish actress, Alicia Vikander, the film is a sobering story amidst the always shocking and ancillary destruction of lives and lovers. Leaving her studies and writing ambitions at Oxford to follow her brother and his friends to the battlefield Vera enlists as a nurse. Her dedication to her country’s involvement during the “war to end all wars” waivers as she must attend to badly wounded and dying German soldier POWs whose innocence and youth remind Vera of her brother. Watching men die regardless of their ethnocentricity has a powerful and lasting effect on her.

Jerry Cutler on Film Following the war, Vera who has suffered deep emotional scars, becomes a noted and leading pacifist. Written, acted, photographed and directed with all the machinations of a fine tuned (except for the length that should have been judiciously edited) English film, Testament Of Youth delivers Vera Brittain’s impactful message with strength and purpose. (Now playing at The Landmark,10850 W. Pico Blvd., 310-4700492 www.landmarktheatres.com/.) 3-1/2 bagels out of 4

Jerry Cutler is rabbi at the Creative Arts Temple.

LAWYERS/JUDGES IN CONCERT–The Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic conducted by Gary S. Greene of Beverly Hills and accompanied by the Legal Voices will present the 6th annual “Concert Extraordinaire” at Walt Disney Hall on Saturday, June 13 featuring George Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue and a salute to a host of Broadway musicals. Actress June Lockhart will be a special guest and KFI’s Bill Handel will emcee the evening with 25-percent of the proceeds benefiting the LA County and Beverly Hills Bar Association Foundations for those who cannot afford legal services. Tony-winning singing attorney Michael Maguire will be featured. Jim Raycroft is choral director. Tickets range from $20 to $100. Visit: www.LALawyersPhil.org.

HALO HONOREES—Recipients of The Southern California Motion Picture Council's (SCMPC) 79th Annual Founders Day Golden Halo Awards, included (from left): Hollywood car customizer George Barris (The Batmobile) and actors Marty Ingels (I’m Dickens, He’s Fenster) and Renee Taylor (The Nanny). The event at the Egyptian Theatre featured Barris’ “Munsters Koach,” parked by the red carpet. Founded in 1928 by Charles “Buddy” Rogers, Clara Bow and Gary Cooper while on the set of Wings, the SCMPC promotes production of diverse and family friendly films and TV shows, educational and cultural programs and presents The Golden Halo awards. Photos by Glen Lipton

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CHALLENGER DIVISION WINS– Beverly Hills Health and Safety Commission recognizes individuals or organizations which have made a positive impact in the community. The Health and Safety Program recognized the “Challenger Division” of Beverly Hills Little League, created to allow mentally and physically disabled players to enjoy a game of baseball. From left: Commissioners Myra Demeter and Daniel Nazarian; Co-Directors of Challenger Division Jonathan Goldberg and Brooke Goldberg; player Micah Newman; Commission Chair Myra Lurie; President of Beverly Hills Little League Scott Cukier; Commissioner Gary Ross; Safety Director of Beverly Hills Little League Bruce Geller; Vice Chair Lisa Kay Schwartz; and players Aidan Pappas and Averham Mayer. OVERTIME AND FIVE PENALTY KICKS TO WIN – The Beverly Hills Stallions beat Culver City in Thousand Oaks for first place and the AYSO Patriot Cup in double overtime. The team includes Zachary Chaloff, Koby Novinbakht, Treyton Ned, Henry Brittan, Lucas Schaeffer, Miles Trachtenberg, Rocco Zucaro, Nicholas Nakagawa, Rafael Choukroun, Elias C. Alaoui, Nicholas Brooks, Austin Jones, Reef Travish

Franco On Melrose - The Westside’s Hidden Italian Gem By Matt Lopez One of Los Angeles' tastiest italian hidden gems sits right in the heart of Hollywood and believe it or not, you may have driven by it countless times and never even known it was there. But now, the secret's out – Franco on Melrose is one of the top spots on the westside to get authentic, delicious Italian cuisine. From the exterior, Franco

The patio of Franco on Melrose

Social Appetizer Public Relations President Mr. Greg Martayan, Chef De Cuisine Mr. Manuel Velasco, Executive Chef and Proprietor Mr. Franco De Dominicis, Executive Host and Proprietor Mr. Jaime Solian.

on Melrose may look like many other hole-in-thewall eateries, but the magic begins once you enter the front door. Patrons are greeted by their personal host and walk down a narrow hallway past the kitchen, which is in front of the restaurant, to enter a spacious dining area that looks more like an enchanted rainforest than an Italian restaurant. The covered patio seating, with white christmas lights dangling overhead and walls

laced with gorgeous green ivy helps create the perfect romantic dinner setting. When The Courier visited the restaurant late last month, rain pounded the covered patio roof as diners quietly ate their meals. Good luck finding many menu's with a larger and tastier assortment of pasta and wine anywhere in L.A. than what's found at Franco On Melrose. If you don't stuff yourself on the delicious bread and vinegar/oil dipping mix, there's a vast array of menu choices. Among the favorites of restaurant regulars

CHAMPIONSHIP CUBS – The Beverly Hills Majors Cubs, mired in last place and winless a quarter of the way through the season, practiced and turned things around to win the Beverly Hills Little League championship on Sunday in a 1-0 win over the Nationals at Roxbury Park. The game was a back and forth defensive struggle with many great plays that remained scoreless until the bottom of the sixth inning when Ty Gatins doubled to right center field to drive in Justin Medrick with winning run and walkoff win. Pictured (from left): Justin Medrick, Matthew Smoller, Hugo De Mendoza, Coach Duke Helfand, Ezra Rosenbaum, Alexander Kahan, Jackson Ostrow, Ty Gatins, Toby Rudolph, Zach Helfand, Eli Biehl, Manager Christopher Biehl, Yitzchak Notowitz, Luca Norton and Coach Derek Norton.

Beverly Hills Adult Softball League Registration Begins June 22 By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Adult Softball League is now accepting signups for its 2015 summer league, which is set to begin July 20. Registration for Beverly Hills residents or Beverly Hills business teams begins at midnight on June 22. Returning non-resident teams may begin registering on June 23. New non-resident teams can register June 24-25 begin-

ning at midnight. The pre-season managers meeting will be held July 6 at 7 p.m. at the Roxbury Park Community Center. To register, simply visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhregonline and follow the instruction. For more information on softball and other Beverly Hills adult leagues, visit www.beverlyhillsadultsports.org

CIF FINALS – Beverly Hills High's Amanda Block took seventh place in the pole vault in the CIF Southern Section Division 3 finals on May 23 at Cerritos College. Block wasn't at her best, only clearing 11-0 on her jump. It was a solid mark, but not enough to qualify for the CIF Masters Meet. Block, a junior, will return next year after setting a school record this season with a vault of 11-9. Pictured right: Block at the CIF finals. Photo by Simon Langer

are the Fusilli "Franco's Mom", served with pork sausage, beef meat argue and parmiggiano, and the Aragosta, which features black and white homemade linguine, fresh main lobster and rock shrimps. Each dish is made with care by Owner and Executive Chef Franco de Dominicis. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Dominicis returned with his family to their native town of Paestrum in southern Italy. He served as Executive Chef at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles until opening Franco On Melrose a few years ago. With the authentic Italian

experience he has created at Franco on Melrose, Dominicis looks like a fixture in the Los Angeles food scene for many years to come. "We provide clients with a one of a kind culinary experience, coupled with an ambiance which provides for a perfect setting for any occasion," Dominicis said. "We believe in the guest experience, which is why we put an emphasis on detail and service." Franco On Melrose is at 6919 Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.francoonmelrose.com or call 323-934-3390.

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Insurance Agent Maretsky Brings Personal Touch, Shares Love Of Golf everly Hills -based Marc Maretsky Personal Insurance Services is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. “I could not have reached this milestone without the loyalty of my clients and associates who have helped me over the years,” said Maretsky, a longtime resident and 1973 BHHS graduate. An avid golfer, his office is packed with an eclectic collection of golfing memorabilia spanning 47 years including pictures, certificates, balls, hats and more. He took lessons from Bel-Air Countr y Club Professional Emeritus Eddie Merrin, and is a member at Industry Hills Golf Club. He’s even been known to give clients’ children plastic starter club sets, “to get them interested in what I think is a great game.” Before entering the insurance business, Maretsky invented the novelty Beverly Hills Real Estate “A Little Dust from the Upper Crust.” Mark Maretsky Personal Insurance Services has established a reliable and solid reputation since its inception in 1980, serving Beverly Hills and all of California. Maretsky helps clients with

contingency planning including life, disability, Medicare, long-term care and annuities. Though he helps clients to a comfortable retirement, he has no such ideas. “My future plans are to continue in this great business for as long as possible. “Technology is great, but nothing beats a human voice and someone who cares and is there to help you when you need help,” says Maretsky. “My specialty is personal service and the personal touch.” This has included his practice of sending $1 to clients’ children on their birthdays though age 18 (that tradition however is ending this year, since “everyone kept saying, ‘where’s my dollar?’” Maretsky relates. Maretsky, who started out studying copywriting and transitioned to underwriting, now uses his creativity sending out customized, ‘60s and ‘70s themed one-of-a-kind birthday letters to clients. Clients also look forward to the annual Thanksgiving letter Maretsky has sent for 28 years, “to reflect on the many blessings that are bestowed upon us daily.”

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Beverly Hills Public Library To Unveil Mural For Children’s Library On Sunday Afternoon By Victoria Talbot A fanciful mural by artists Marion Dies and Marian Westall will be unveiled Sunday at 12:15 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Public Library. The new mural was unanimously selected from 30 submissions and will include three beautiful children’s murals: “The Enchanted Woods,” “Depths of Imagination,” and “Flights of Imagination.” The murals are located in the entry to the Enchanted Woods Room, and on both walls of the transition passageway located at the center of the space. Part of the Children’s Library renovation project, the Friends of the Beverly Hills Library wanted to adorn the space with original art that spoke specifically to children. The Friends raised over $90,000 for the purpose of installing original art work in the newly renovated Children’s Library. The murals are in recognition of a tradition that was started in 1984 by local librarian Rita Lipkis. Lipkis’ “The Enchanted Woods” room houses a collection of books curated by the library to cultivate a child’s appreciation of fine children’s books and illustrations.

The Friends of the Library would like to acknowledge donations, including a large contribution from Lili and Jon Bosse, as well as the generosity of: Charlotte and Dan Skura; Michael J. Libow; in memory of Leota Lightfoot; the Frank Linder family; Jeannette and Mervyn Mandelbaum; the Fred Hayman Family Foundation; the Rothner family; Michele and Joseph Gabai; in memory of Nancy Citron; and 3rd Thursday Book Club in honor of Julie Robinson The event is open to the public with parking in the structure adjacent to the library, 444 N. Rexford Dr., Sunday, June 7, at 12:15 p.m.

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taste of the kind of opposition that has greeted the dog park. Residents say they want one, but not in their neighborhood. Research shows that wealthy communities across the state have dog parks, including Malibu, Menlo Park, Santa Monica, Calabasas, Pasadena, Agoura Hills, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Silver Lake, West Los Angeles’ Barrington Park, Runyon Park, Griffith Park, Arroyo Seco, Laurel Canyon and the Sepulveda Basin, to name a few. In Beverly Hills, a self-professed “visionary” standard does not include this basic amenity for residents and their pets. In Monday’s Recreation and Parks Commission meeting it was probably best summed up when Commissioner Anderson noted that the park would be in view of drivers on Olympic Boulevard. “There are thousands of cars driving there, and they are all saying, ‘I want to use that dog park.’ This could get out of hand.” The proposal for a dog park at Roxbury Park, said Rosoff, would not be enough room for a large and small dog park. Dog parks that The Courier reviewed statewide range from quarter-acre to 190 acres. Commissioner Howard Rosoff and Chair Simone Freedman wanted a residents-only system that would include swiping a card that confirmed r e s i d e n c y, dog vaccinations, approval by the City and payment of a fee – to access this basic amenity - a first for a public park in Beverly Hills. Research shows that users enter through a two-gate sys-

tem; owners and their dogs enter, unleash, and then enter the park, reversing the procedure to exit. Parks are self-policing; users drive out aggressive dogs. People must clean up after the dogs. Children must be supervised and food and treats are prohibited inside the park. Signs are posted that dogs must be vaccinated and leashes are required outside the gates, and dogs in heat are not permitted. These requirements are standard in dog parks throughout the state, with minor variations. Apparently Beverly Hills needs to be different. The initial elation among dog-lovers surrounding the long awaited announcement of the proposed location has turned to cynicism as a web of delays, bureaucracy and environmental issues unveil a culture of opportunities lost with rotation of mayors. After the dog park was approved, the City hired a consulting firm to assess the site and the soil conditions based on historical usage. In an email received by The Courier on Nov. 13, 2014, then-Assistant City Manager Mahdi Aluzri said that preliminary findings suggest a “minimal level of contamination . . . We expect the formal report very shortly and that along with other findings, will be incorporated into the greater Mitigated Negative Declaration report, which is still anticipated to take another two to three weeks.” Following the report, Community Development would issue a Public Notice for a 20day comment period, after which, the City Council would take formal action. “I suspect that process will perhaps take us to the end of January,” wrote Aluzri. It is now June. In January, consultants reported the soil was lightly contaminated with small amounts of arsenic. The State Department of Toxic Substances (SDTS) allows 12 mg. per kg; there was as much as 25 mg. in some areas. “Background arsenic” is naturally occurring in soil. Boring samples were taken at 3-15 feet down; the deeper the core, the closer levels were to background arsenic. A similar but much more concentrated level of arsenic can be found on parcels 12 and 13, on the southeast portion of Santa Monica Boulevard, now privately-owned strips once deeded to the railroads. The contamination of the Foothill property, “is likely the result of past industri-

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BEVERLY HILLS al activities involving metal and metal manufacturing when the property was privately owned,” said Ryan Gohlich, then-senior planner for the Community Development Department. The property had been used for making airplane parts, and once housed the City’s livestock, including horses for the fire and police departments, that required shoeing. Remediation will be required, including excavation of soil and putting a barrier in place; and laying on clean dirt, asphalt or concrete to make sure there is a separation between the contaminated soil. Since that report was delivered in January, there seems to have been little progress. “We have an administrative draft report waiting for liaison direction,” said Gohlich. “We went back to do research on it, talked with the attorneys at the City and had a council rotation. Mayor Gold assigned new liaison members. There is a lag time.” Since January, City Manager Jeff Kolin retired and Mahdi Aluzri has become the Interim City Manager. Gohlich has been promoted to assistant director of Community Development. Vice Mayor Julian Gold has become mayor and thenMayor Lili Bosse, a driving force behind the dog park, has rotated to councilmember. Mayor Gold has assigned himself and Councilmember Willie Brien to replace Vice Mayor (then-Councilmember) John Mirisch and Councilmember (then-Mayor) Lili Bosse as liaisons. The dog park languished and the trucks continued. At a liaison meeting on May 5, Gold and Brien received an update, “based on our prior meetings,” said Gohlich, and the committee received, “new pieces of information on Parcels 12 and 13, the former rail right-of-way.” The SDTS, viewed as the top agency in soil contamination, is working on a plan to remediate those parcels. A public meeting is scheduled June 17 at the Beverly Hills Public Library at 6 p.m. “They are going to discuss remediation for those properties. There has been direction to wait until that happens,” said Gohlich. “No one is going to have contact with that soil; we will have absolute certainty that it is safe. We don’t want to ‘think’ its safe; we want to know its safe. That is our goal.” Mitigation will be set forth in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, with City oversight under Gohlich in the Planning Department. For now, its “wait and see.” “I promise you, there has been lots of work done. It’s moving forward. It will go,” he said.

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Beverly Hills Philanthropist Pam Kluft Joins Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Board of Directors By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills philanthropist Pamela Kluft, whose sister committed suicide in 2012, has joined the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Board of Directors. Driven both by her loss and the knowledge of just how many people she knew had lost loved ones to suicide but never confided in her until after her sister’s death, Kluft joined the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Survivors After Suicide program. The L.A.-based mental health service provider has been providing quality mental health care and substance use disorder services for over 70 years throughout Southern Cal-

ifornia. “Suicide is such a unique loss,” Kluft said. “After I lost my sister, I needed to be around other people who had a similar experience. When I found out that Didi Hirsch offered free bereavement groups, I wanted to get involved and to give back as much as I could to help people less fortunate than myself get services.” Kluft is dedicated to erasing the stigma of mental illness, which prevents many people from getting help and can sometimes lead to the tragedy of suicide. “People are at such a loss, they don’t know where to turn after they lose someone to suicide,” she said. “I want to get

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was closed for the DEIR did Metro proffer a new seismic study that identified new fault lines under the Beverly Hills High School and the enlargement of a previously identified fault area which made the area under Santa Monica Boulevard supposedly unsafe for construction and prompted Metro to relocate the Century City subway station. “BHUSD contends, and the Municipal League and SBHHOA agree, that the new post comment period seismic studies should have been recirculated pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21092.1 to allow BHUSD and the public a meaningful opportunity to test and evaluate the new evidence that [Metro] relied upon to make its decision,” the brief states. Despite the fact that BHUSD subsequently conducted thorough seismic reports (validated by the state’s office of California Geologic Survey) which clearly demonstrated that the seismic conclusions reached by Metro were incorrect and that the faults referenced in the Metro seismic report are inactive or non-existent, Metro continues to refuse

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who filed the joint brief last week. The brief states: “The purpose of this Amicus Brief is to advise the court that, after [Metro’s] rush to certify the FEIR and approval of the (Westside Subway Extension Project) based upon its newfound characterization of seismic danger, new detailed seismic investigations and reports have been prepared — all of which conclude that many, if not all, of the faults identified by [Metro] are inactive or not event present at all.” The brief asks the court to re-open the Environmental Impact Report to admit these seismic studies into evidence to demonstrate that Metro’s basis for moving the Century City station and tunneling under the high school was based on faulty data. Metro’s Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) designated the Santa Monica Boulevard Subway Station as the “base” station; the Constellation Subway Station was the “optional” station. Only after the public comment period

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HARD TIMES FOR KATE MANTILINI –The Beverly Hills location of the iconic restaurant that served the community for nearly three decades until it closed one year ago has fallen on hard times, as evidenced by graffiti on the east side. SInce the building was purchased and the restaurant closed, the space has languished. The new owners asked the City for time to obtain their own historic report after the building was proposed for historic designation. A proposal to amend the Cultural Heritage Ordinance will include an incentive permit that could allow them leeway for activity not otherwise permitted.

the word out that there is a crisis hotline and services for people contemplating suicide and for those who unfortunately have survived the suicide of a family member, coworker or CULTURAL HERITAGE friend. I want to expose people (Continued from page 4) to the services Didi Hirsch prolimits otherwise significant and vides.” worthy properties from being to redo its Environmental Im- considered for local landmark pact Report. Should the new designation,” wrote Fine. Pynoos concurred. Metro tunnels be routed under On the other end of the the high school campus, the Commissioner school’s ability to update its fa- spectrum, cilities and keep up with the Farshid Joe Shooshani asked: needs of students and the com- “What significance does this munity would be severely lim- conservancy have to our City? What does it do?” ited. Shooshani felt the conserAs it stands now, the provancy’s suggestions could afposed $1 billion Purple Line fect home values. segment to reach Constellation Corman argued that the refrom La Cienega, (as opposed quirements set by the conserto the $800 million price tag to vancy were typically “fairly build on Santa Monica Boule- broad” and “give maximum vard), wends underneath flexibility. With flexibility BHHS through unknown aban- comes uncertainty. That’s the doned oil wells and fields of crux of it. We have a different methane. Last year, JMB suc- set of priorities,” he said. cessfully circumvented restric- “Maintenance of property valtions in the 1981 Century City ues is imperative to us.” Pynoos and the conservanNorth Specific Plan when the L.A. Planning Commission cy argued that the Certificate of granted the developer the right Ineligibility, limited to the disto not follow rules that govern development in Century City as BHHS GRADUATES part of its massive project. (Continued from page 4) “This route presents sub- quite pleased about this,” said stantial safety risks to the stu- interim Superintendent Steve dents, faculty and visitors at the Kessler. “There are a lot of stuhigh school, as well as to the dents accepted to really fine community,” states the brief. universities across the land." The school district’s appeal Some of the highlights of to the California Environmental where students are headed afQuality Act lawsuit against ter accepting offer letters inMetro is expected to be heard clude: 11 to UC Berkeley; 10 to UCLA; 9 to the University of this fall. Arizona, 7 to USC; 6 to New

cretion of the director of the Community Development Department, usurps the authority of the Cultural Heritage Commission. They suggested that the application should include “a written preliminary evaluation, based on a qualified historic preservation consultant’s analysis and applicability to Landmark Designation Criteria.” Corman explained that the written determination was unnecessary. “The certificate is not designed for the director to decide on a landmark. If the property does not have minimum findings it cannot be issued a designation based on objective significance. There is no room for a director to make a determination; just to get the ‘low-hanging fruit’ out immediately. We don’t need an historic assessment report,” he said. The proposed draft will now go before the Beverly Hills City Council for approval. York University; 5 to Boston University; 2 to Cornell University; and 1 each to Brown University, California Institute of Technology, Columbia University, Duke University, Emory University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Southern California Institute of Architecture, University of Chicago and Vanderbilt University.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS— Bonnie Fleming,Bill Moyers, and Mark Wahlberg (June 5); Robert Englund, Margot Arden, Wilhelmina Diener and Rosana Gershman (June 6); James Ivory, Prince, Tom Jones and Liam Neeson (June 7); Emmanuel Ax, Jerry Stiller, Barbara Bush, Griffin Dunne, Boz Scaggs, and Bobbie Wilhelmina Diener Gloria Levishon Gail Dauer Lonnie Delshad Darlene Friedman Elizabeth Hurley Johnny Depp Natalie Portman Weissman, (June 8); Millicent Martin, Michael J. Fox, Johnny Depp, Greg O’Brien Connie Martinson author of On Lonnie Delshad and Natalie Portman 9).; Gene Wilder, Gloria Levishon, Pluto, Inside (June Gail Dauer, Darlene Friedman, and The Mind Of Elizabeth Hurley (June 10); Adrienne A l z h e i m e r s Barbeau (June 11). (Codfish Press $15.96), has been a writer for 35 years. As an editor, journalist, investigative reporter and publisher, you can be sure this book is beautifully written. And, as every magazine, newspaper, etc. will attest, Alzheimers is the fastest growing disease in America. Just as the books have closed on the For Greg it was more and personal. Both his Desert’s 2014/2015 season of parties, mother and father suffered from it and he, himself, performances and philanthropy, social was diagnosed as having early Alzheimers. As the calendars are now being opened to the book begins, he reaches the point where his son back pages of 2015 and the beginning of makes him hand over the keys to the car. O’Brien a new season. One of the first presenters of major writes from two points of view. He is the son taking GILDA AWARDS–Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center held its his father to the hospital while his mother is holding events to announce what the new season Gilda Awards, named for beloved comedienne Gilda Radner, at the herself together and fighting to be the last to die. includes is the Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum which will InterContinental on Avenue of the Stars. Above (from left): honorees Dr. Mitch Her other children want to put her in a nursing home stage its 13th annual opening night BenGolant, Kimberly Fowler, and Sherri Rosen; below (from left): CSC Executive which Greg refuses to let happen. efit Concert and the 2015/2016 PerforDirector Julia Forth, honoree Tig Notaro and presenter Sarah Silverman. Today Greg writes he is pushing back daily against mance Series with a stellar line-up of Photos by Vince Bucci a loss of synapse that is progressing , as neurons go Broadway talent. The Nov. 14 concert will showcase dead. It is a journey from the diagnosis to the grave. Alongside his Alzheimers, Greg has been diagnosed Broadway sensations Norm Lewis and with cancer. He writes that where people inherit Laura Osnes, who will perform an array of show tunes together and individually. homes and bank bonds, he inherited his parents and Lewis’ resume includes playing the grandparents medical histories. His doctor friend phantom in The Phantom Of The Opera urges him to meet as quickly as possible with an es- and Porgy in Porgy And Bess, while Ostate attorney to protect family assets, as there is a five nes has hit with such roles as Cinderella year “look back” during which a nursing home can in Cinderella and Bonnie in Bonnie And attach personal properties and bank accounts. He Clyde. Tickets for the Benefit Concert and recommended that he designate a healthcare proxy, post-show catered supper are $295, (or future caregivers, and assign power of attorney. As Greg drove home he wrote that he felt sad for $95 for the performance only). The Performance Series continues his wife Mary Catherine. This wasn’t fair to with one sure-to-be SRO performance her…and he couldn’t fix it. He notes that the disease per month. On Dec. 12, the always popCancer Support Community Benjamin Center presented its annual rarely gets a mention in an obituary or in a death ular Maureen McGovern will showcase Gilda Award Gala at the InterContinental in Century City. The evening certificate. Family members decline to mention it or her signature renditions of Oscar-winhonored Tig Notaro, Grammy-nominated comedian and breast cancer call it by name. Remember when AIDS was never ning songs, including The Morning After from The Poseidon Adventure. survivor, with the “Gilda Award;” plus YAS Fitness Centers’ Founder mentioned? On Jan. 16, Marilyn Maye–“the Kimberly Fowler and VP Sherri Rosen, with the “Wellness Award” and Despite the heavy subject matter, there are quite a Dr. Mitch Golant, national psychosocial cancer research pioneer, with few laughs at what life has handed Greg. He sees the greatest white female singer in the future in his mother putting the garbage in the trunk world,” (don’t take my word, that’s what the “Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award.” . she’s been called by Ella Fitzgerald who Pat Kennedy (CSC board chair); Ann Benjamin (vice chair); and Julia of the car or serving her husband eggs sunnyside up should know)–will bring her show-topForth (executive director) welcomed more than 250 guests, noting that when he asked for ice cream. Greg found his world ping talent to the Annenberg Theater. nearly 1,800 individuals had walked through the center’s doors in the of Pluto when he was bike riding with his own son On Feb. 20, Broadway performer and his friend, he put their sweat shirts over the han- Christine Andreas, who has produced past year, visiting CSC over 18,000 times. NBC-TV’s popular Fritz Coleman hosted the evening, lauding CSC dlebars and as he rode they caught in the spokes if two CDs in the Top Ten of USA Todays’ as “the gold standard of psychological support for cancer patients and the wheel and as the bike stopped short, he went music lists and is known for her mesmerheadfirst over the handlebars. With a head in a pool izing voice. their families throughout the world.” Jane Monheit takes the Annenberg Actress/comedienne Sarah Silverman was a special guest presenter. of blood, he had unleashed a monster as Alzheimers stage on Mar. 19, singing popular songs can be activated by a hit to the head…or by a fall on In 2009, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club joined forces to from her White House to The Rainbow a tennis court atop a ball machine. become the Cancer Support Community. When I taped with Greg a few weeks ago, it was Room, appearances. ****** The Performance Series wraps up on obvious that he was in a deeper stage. He had memTomorrow evening on the Fox Studios’ New York Street backlot, Apr. 9 with the husband duo of Jarrod Lupus L.A. hosts its annual Orange Ball Gala–”A Night of Superheros” orized certain facts he wanted to talk about, but—if Spector, currently playing Barry Mann in interrupted–lost his place. I did tell him about a Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. 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follies, Fred quickly changed his tune. “She comes out, the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen,” he said. “I think, ‘I like show business!’ And of course, the clothes come off, and that made it even better.” Born in Philadelphia in 1925, Fred’s road to become a musician was forged amidst the Great Depression while he, like everyone he knew, did everything possible to survive. His parents split up early, and his mom moved him and his three siblings to California in 1935. He recalled growing up in a succession of one-room houses in the strangest places as the family kept moving in tandem with his mother’s various business ventures before she started making a decent living in real estate, which included buying a trio of leases in Japanese-owned buildings on Olvera Street after the Japanese were interned following Pearl Harbor. Fred estimates he attended 36 different schools all told. “We were all trying so hard to just make it anyway we could,” he recalled. For his part, Fred took to selling magazines and newspapers. His best clients turned out to be in Skid Row and by 12, he was friendly with all the bar girls. After selling for a bit, he’d

sneak into one of the movie theatres and see a couple of pictures. “I couldn’t afford it, but when the crowds would come out, I would sneak in,” he described. Once, he saw a short film of Jascha Heifetz performing a piece by Charles Camille SaintSaëns and he was immediately captivated by the fiddle. “I said: ‘My God, that’s wonderful, I think I’ll take up the violin,’” he recalled. He subsequently approached one of the bar girls he’d grown friendly with to tell her about his plan. “Frieda was on 5th Street with her usual John buying her drinks that were really tea,” he recalled. She offered to buy him a saxophone if he’d give up the violin. He found a beautiful second-hand golden instrument for $30 at the local pawnshop, and Frieda gave him the money. But when he entered the pawnshop to purchase the saxophone in the window, the shopkeeper refused to sell it to him. “He said, ‘I can’t sell that to you, you’re too young.’” Fred then asked his mom to buy it for him, telling her he’d earned the money through his magazine sales. At the pawnshop, his mom found a Cmelody saxophone for half the price and bought that one for Fred, pocketing the other $15 for herself. At that point his mom was mostly leasing apart-

ments and “flop house” hotel rooms. With his sax, Fred immediately started playing with the school orchestra. However, because his saxophone wasn’t one that was really used any more, he had to play the bassoon parts. One time, a couple of painters who were working on one of his mom’s properties, the St. Angelo at Temple and Grand, painted his silver-plated saxophone gold like the ones professionals used. He later traded his bicycle for an overhaul job on the sax. And then a repairman, Milt Owen, eventually gave him an alto sax as a gift - he thought he had it made. “I was practicing like crazy,” he recalled. He got a job then working as a gopher for Lindley Hussey, a doctor and “Renaissance Man,” where made $7/week. One time, Hussey’s elevator-man took Fred to see Sergei Rachmaninoff perform his 3rd piano concerto. Afterwards, Fred went backstage to meet the genius composer who had just been pounding away at the keyboard; but in Fred’s world, there was only the saxophone, so they talked about the saxophones in another piece performed that evening. Around that time, he and a few other boys formed a little band in the largely Jewish neighborhood of Boyle Heights, where they took to performing at bar mitzvahs.

A TALE OF MANY CITIES

BY KEVIN G. DER / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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117 Stupefy 118 Like some missed pitches 119 Stupefy 120 Baritone in “The Mikado” 121 Dyspepsia reliever 122 All at the start? 123 Home of the Big 12’s Cyclones 124 One who’s behind 126 Solomonic 128 ____ colada 130 Plantation machines 132 Holes in Swiss cheese 133 Grasps 135 “The Night Circus” author Morgenstern 137 Chicago mayor Emanuel 139 Yamaha Grizzly, e.g., for short 142 Trunk part 144 Pond or sand trap 146 One of the Jackson 5 147 “____-haw!” 148 Long-running event? 152 “Et voilà!” 154 One following an order 156 Countermanded 157 Verdi’s “____ tu” 158 Power-play result, often 159 Pope’s vestment 160 They’re blown at some weddings 161 Yahoo! alternative 162 Do a body scan? 163 Meanie DOWN 1 With 141-Down, author whose work is the basis of this puzzle’s theme 2 Shipmate of Spock 3 Brooklyn Heights school [U.S.; 3,9]

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Fred also started taking lessons at $5/hour from Lyle Bowen, with whom he studied for eight months learning technique, which had eluded him until then. He used to practice at Baxter Northup at 8th and Olive streets. One day when he was 16, the head of the music department at USC, Lucien Caillet, invited him to study at the university. Fred recalled him saying: “You won’t be a registered student, but you’ll be learning.” After performing in the pit at various clubs, Fred took to performing with big bands–however, they were being phased out, so he knew it wasn’t sustainable. “My mother hated the idea of me being in music,” he recalled her criticizing. His lifestyle meant that he was coming home at 6 a.m. and waking up at 1 p.m. He was about 20 when his mom recommended that he get into real estate. He had experience running properties for her and she encouraged him to parlay his gift with money and people into a successful career in real estate. “I said, ‘Mom, making money is easy. It’s harder to play a good chorus in Body And Soul,’’” he recalled. The first property he acquired was on Alvarado Terrace, and after he transformed it to produce more income, he sold it, making $18,000 on the deal. He then bought Bimini

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2014-02148-CA property under and pur- shown on this notice of Loan No.: 7130743565 suant to a Deed of Trust sale may be postponed A.P.N.:4336-024-023 described as: one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, NOTICE OF Street Address or other trustee, or a court, purTRUSTEE'S SALE common designation of suant to Section 2924g of real property: 8915-8917 the California Civil Code. PURSUANT TO CIVIL Rangely Avenue, West The law requires that CODE § 2923.3(a), THE Hollywood, CA 90048- information about trustee SUMMARY OF INFOR- 1718 sale postponements be MATION REFERRED TO A.P.N.: 4336-024-023 made available to you BELOW IS NOT and to the public, as a ATTACHED TO THE The undersigned Trustee courtesy to those not RECORDED COPY OF disclaims any liability for present at the sale. If you THIS DOCUMENT BUT any incorrectness of the wish to learn whether ONLY TO THE COPIES street address or other your sale date has been PROVIDED TO THE common designation, if postponed, and, if appliTRUSTOR. any, shown above. cable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale NOTE: THERE IS A The sale will be made, of this property, you may SUMMARY OF THE but without covenant or call (866)-960-8299 or INFORMATION IN THIS warranty, expressed or visit this Internet Web site DOCUMENT ATTACHED implied, regarding title, "http://www.altisource.co possession, or encum- m/MortgageServices/Def brances, to pay the aultManagement/Trustee remaining principal sum Services.aspx"http://www of the note(s) secured by .altisource.com/Mortgage the Deed of Trust. The Services/DefaultManage total amount of the unpaid ment/TrusteeServices.as balance of the obligation px using the file number NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN secured by the property assigned to this case to be sold and reasonable RESUMEN DE LA estimated costs, expens- 2 0 1 4 - 0 2 1 4 8 - C A . Information about postINFORMACIÓN DE es and advances at the ponements that are very ESTE DOCUMENTO time of the initial publica- short in duration or that TALA: MAYROONG tion of the Notice of Sale occur close in time to the BUOD NG IMPORMASY- is: $1,922,415.11. scheduled sale may not ON SA DOKUMENTONG immediately be reflected ITO NA NAKALAKIP If the Trustee is unable to in the telephone informaLU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY convey title for any rea- tion or on the Internet LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY son, the successful bid- Web site. The best way TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG der’s sole and exclusive to verify postponement TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU remedy shall be the information is to attend return of monies paid to the scheduled sale NÀY the Trustee, and the sucIMPORTANT NOTICE TO cessful bidder shall have Date: May 18, 2015 no further recourse. Western Progressive PROPERTY OWNER: Trustee, LLC , as Trustee YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF The beneficiary of the C/o 30 Corporate Park, TRUST DATED Deed of Trust has execut- Suite 450 07/20/2005. UNLESS ed and delivered to the Irvine, CA 92606 Sale YOU TAKE ACTION TO undersigned a written Automated PROTECT YOUR PROP- request to commence Information Line: (866) ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD foreclosure, and the 960-8299 HYPERLINK AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF undersigned caused a "http://altisource.com/res YOU NEED AN EXPLA- Notice of Default and ware/TrusteeServicesSe NATION OF THE Election to Sell to be arch.aspx"http://www.altiNATURE OF THE PRO- recorded in the county source.com/MortgageSer CEEDING AGAINST where the real property is vices/DefaultManagemen t/TrusteeServices.aspx YOU, YOU SHOULD located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL For Non-Automated Sale CONTACT A LAWYER. BIDDERS: If you are Information, call: (866) Trustor: CHIDI NOBI, A considering bidding on 240-3530 this property lien, you SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: should understand that THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTWestern Progressive there are risks involved in ING TO COLLECT A bidding at a trustee auc- DEBT AND ANY INFORTrustee, LLC OBTAINED Recorded 08/02/2005 as tion. You will be bidding MATION Instrument No. 05 on a lien, not on the prop- WILL BE USED FOR 1829315 in book ---, erty itself. Placing the THAT PURPOSE page--- and of Official highest bid at a trustee 06/05/15, Records in the office of auction does not auto- Published the Recorder of Los matically entitle you to 06/12/15, 06/19/15 —————————— Angeles County, free and clear ownership of the property. You FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME California, Date of Sale: 06/29/2015 should also be aware that STATEMENT 2015143763 The the lien being auctioned following is/are doing business at 11:00 AM off may be a junior lien. If as: NAVA HOME DESIGN 305 Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN you are the highest bidder E. 9TH STREET #409, Los LOCATED IN CIVIC at the auction, you are or Angeles, CA 90015; David CENTER PLAZA, 400 may be responsible for Ravanshenas 416 N. Oakhurst CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, paying off all liens senior Dr. #201, Beverly Hills, CA to the lien being auc- 90210; Lida Leah Ravanshenas POMONA, CA tioned off, before you can 416 N. Oakhurst Dr. #201, Estimated amount of receive clear title to the Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The unpaid balance and other property. You are encour- business is conducted by: aged to investigate the A MARRIED COUPLE, regischarges: $1,922,415.11 existence, priority, and trant(s) has begun to transact WILL SELL AT PUBLIC size of outstanding liens business under the name(s) AUCTION TO HIGHEST that may exist on this listed herein on May 29, 2015: BIDDER FOR CASH, property by contacting the Signed: Lida Leah CASHIER’S CHECK county recorder’s office or R a v a n s h e n a s , Owner: a title insurance compaDRAWN ON A STATE OR Statement is filed with the NATIONAL BANK, A ny, either of which may County of Los Angeles: May 29, charge you a fee for this CHECK DRAWN BY A 2015; Published: June 5, 12, STATE OR FEDERAL information. If you consult 19, 22, 2015 LACC N/C CREDIT UNION, OR A either of these resources, CHECK DRAWN BY A you should be aware that STATE OR FEDERAL the same lender may hold SAVINGS AND LOAN more than one mortgage ASSOCIATION, A SAV- or deed of trust on this INGS ASSOCIATION OR property. SAVINGS BANK SPECIBecause the FIED IN SECTION 5102 Note: OF THE FINANCIAL Beneficiary reserves the CODE AND AUTHO- right to bid less than the RIZED TO DO BUSI- total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the NESS IN THIS STATE: sale the opening bid may be All right, title, and interest less than the total debt conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the NOTICE TO PROPERTY hereinafter described OWNER: The sale date

We File &

Publish DBA’s 310-278-1322

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) AND THE BUDGET OF BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY The Governing Board of Beverly Hills Unified School District will hold a public hearing on the LCAP and the BUDGET OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016, PRIOR TO Final Adoption as required by Education Code Section 42103 and 52062. The public hearing will be held at STC/ Jon Cherney Lecture Hall, Beverly Hills High School, 241 Moreno Drive. Beverly Hills, CA on June 18, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting. The proposed LCAP and Budget will be on file and available for public inspection should members of the public wish to review the LCAP and Budget prior to the public hearing, at the following location(s) BHUSD District Office, 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 from June 15, 2015 to: June 18, 2015 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Arturo Delgado, Ed.D., Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools 6/5/15 CNS-2754445# BEVERLY HILLS COURIER ––––––

any irregularities or ORDER TO SHOW informalities in any pro- CAUSE FOR CHANGE posal or in the proposal OF NAME CASE NO: LS026764 process. Publication Dates: 6/5/15 & 6/12/15 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015122502 The following is/are doing business as: XCELL UNITY 2563 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Unit 4, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Qijin Xu 2563 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Unit 4, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Qijin Xu, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 7, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015133645 The following is/are doing business as: THE COAT LA 1350 N.Cahuenga Blvd Suite B, Los Angeles, CA 90028; CS Motor Sports, LLC 1922 Purdue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Signed: CS Motor Sports, LLC. Edmond Lee Santoso, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 19, 2015; Published: May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2015 LACC N/C

–––––– REQUEST FOR PROBUSINESS POSALS FOR REAL FICTITIOUS STATEMENT ESTATE BROKERAGE NAME 2015139673 The following SERVICES: is/are doing business as: Beverly Hills Unified RACHEL’S CLOTHING 1124 School District seeks a Glenville Dr. #2, Los Angeles, real estate firm to pro- CA 90035; Rachel Piperno vide services to lease 1124 Glenville Dr. #2, Los real property located Angeles, CA 90035; The busiwithin the city limits of ness is conducted by: AN the City of Beverly Hills INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) owned by Beverly Hills has NOT begun to transact Unified School District. business under the name(s) Rachel It is the intent of this listed herein: Request for Proposal to Piperno, Owner: Statement have the successful bro- is filed with the County of Los ker/firm, enter into a Angeles: May 26, 2015; Professional Service Published: May 29, June 05, Contract with the District 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C to supply real estate services.

Proposal Due Date: 12:00 p.m. Wednesday June 17, 2015 Place of Proposal Receipt: 255 S. Lasky Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 – Purchasing Department Project Name: Real Estate Brokerage Services Property Location: 220 N. Doheny Drive Beverly Hills, California 90211 Each proposal must confirm and be responsive to the proposal documents, copies of which are on file and may be obtained from Dianne Richard, Purchasing Agent via email at drichard@bhusd.org or download a copy from the District Website www.bhusd.org The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive

N O T I C E — Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

In the Matter of the petition of: REZA SHADKAM To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Reza Shadkam, Born: September 1, 1970 and presently over 18 years of age. Place of birth in Tehran, Iran. His current residence address: 4738 Park Granada #244 Calabasas, CA 91302 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Van Nuys Courthouse East 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401, on May 11, 2015 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Reza Shadkam Proposed Name: Alexander Shadman THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: June 22, 2015 Time: 8:30AM Department: W The address of the court is: 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Van Nuys Courthouse East. Reason for name change: Petitioner converted from Muslim religion to Christianity. His old name is a representative of a Muslim religion. Petitioner desires a name that would be more representative of the Christian religion. Additional reason is the safety reason. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed: Reza Shadkam & Vladimir Parizher, Attorney at Law 8733 Beverly Bl. #312, West Hollywood, CA 90048 Judge of the Superior Debre Huey P. Cotton Dated: 05/11/2015 Published: May 15, 22, 29 June 5, 2015 BHCR17279 —————————— Title Order No: 7742476546 Trustee Sale No.: 2012-2051 Reference No: EL-0274-0205-01 A.P.N.: 5555-003-122 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUINT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 7/6/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 6/19/2015 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services, As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 7/14/2010, as Document No.

20100960655, Book , Page , of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, The original owner: FANNIE INDROKUSUMO AND FANNIC INDROKUSUMO The purported new owner: F A N N I E INDROKUSUMO, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or a savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.): BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 1110 HACIENDA PL #205, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to wit: $14,597.83 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant: THE ELEVEN TEN OWNERS ASSOCIATION under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned

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PUBLIC NOTICES Trustee Sale No. : 00000004279436 Title Order No.: FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/20/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/26/2004 as Instrument No. 04 1344629 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: KOUROSH GOLSHAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 06/18/2015 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1473 BENEDICT CANYON DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 APN#: 4357006-005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $917,617.63. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore exe-

cuted and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004279436. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

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June 05, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015124538 The following is/are doing business as: ED CARRASCO MEDIA 4441 Camero Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027; Edel Francis Carrasco 4441 Camero Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Edel Francis Carrasco, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 08, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 05, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015116455 The following is/are doing business as: FOXY ROXY GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA TRUCK 17015 Pacific Coast Hwy. #13, Los Angeles, CA 90272; Fox Grain Farms, LLC 17015 Pacific Coast Hwy. #13, Los Angeles, CA 90272; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sandee Huberman, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 30, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 05, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015112266 The following is/are doing business as: XYZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 9595 Wilshire Blvd. #900, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Westside Law APC 2003 S. El Camino Real #117, Oceanside, CA 92054; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Cari Donahue, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 27, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 05, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015126900 The following is/are doing business as: CHARISSE GLENN CASTING 6063 Fairview Pl., Agoura, CA 91301; CG Works, Inc. 6063 Fairview Pl., Agoura, CA 91301; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 1998: Charisse Glenn, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 13, 2015; Published: May 22, 29, June 05, 12, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015126901 The following is/are doing business as: SUSHI FUMI 359 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Wun Kyong Moon 1395 Kelton Ave. #303, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Wun Kyong Moon, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 13, 2015; Published: May 22, 29, June 05, 12, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015134739 The following is/are doing business as: 1) 1ST TRUST DEED MORTGAGE 2) AYA INVESTMENTS CO. 11022 Santa Monica Blvd. #280, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Abraham Yermian 1555 Carla Ridge Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1999: Abraham Yermian, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 20, 2015; Published: May 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015134740 The following is/are doing business as: 1) NORTH DAKOTA EVENTS 2) FMS EVENT ACCOUNT 3) FCG EVENT ACCOUNT 4) POLICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) AND THE BUDGET OF Beverly Hills Unified School District OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY The Governing Board of Beverly Hills Unified School District will hold public hearing on the LCAP and the BUDGET OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016, PRIOR TO Final Adoption as required by Education Code 42103 and 52062. The public hearing will be held at STC/Jon Cherney Lecture Hall, Beverly Hills High School. 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA on June 18, 2015 , at 7:00 PM . The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting. The proposed LCAP and Budget will be on file and available for public inspection should members of the public wish to review the LCAP and Budget prior to the public hearings, at the following location(s): BHUSD District Office, 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 from:

June 15, 2015

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ASSN. CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 5) FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 6) FIRE FIGHTERS EXPLORERS CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 7) DEPUTIES ASSN. CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 8) ALASKA EVENTS 9) CRIME STOPPERS CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 10) SHERIFF RESERVES CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 11) POLICE EXPLORERS CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 12) ELKS LODGE CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 13) F.O.P. LODGE CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 14) AFE EVENT ACCOUNT 15) WFPA EVENT ACCOUNT 16) APDST EVENT ACCOUNT 17) CCDA EVENT ACCOUNT 18) DAFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 19) WFCG EVENT ACCOUNT 20) WPFCG EVENT ACCOUNT 21) BEFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 22) DEFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 23) MPFCG EVENT ACCOUNT 24) MPFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #1072, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Entertainment And Sports Events & PR, Inc. 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #1072, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 18, 2008: Gary Greene, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 20, 2015; Published: May 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015131373 The following is/are doing business as: JODI MOORE ENTERPRISES 417 S. Holt Ave. #112, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Jodi Moore 417 S. Holt Ave. #112, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 12, 2015: Jodi Moore, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2015; Published: May 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015139965 The following is/are doing business as: MARYAM OF BEVERLY HILLS 9884 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; A.S.M. Beauty Corp 450 S. Maple Dr. #405, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ashkan PourMohammad, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 26, 2015; Published: May 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015139673 The following is/are doing business as: RACHEL’S CLOTHING 1124

Glenville Dr. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Rachel Piperno 1124 Glenville Dr. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Rachel Piperno, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 26, 2015; Published: May 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015123259 The following is/are doing business as: 1) FMBC INTERNATIONAL 2) ACCURACY MESSENGER, MOVING & DELIVERY SERVICE 3) AJ AMBASSADORS OF THE FUTURE 4) AMERICAN GENERAL TRADING COMPANY #2020 5) ASIA GARMENTS CALIFORNIA GROUP #2 6) 24-7 EXPORT TRADING COMPANY 7) 24-7 TRAVEL REFERRAL NETWORK 8) ARTNFOOD CATERING 9) DIANE E. WATSON COMMUNITY RESILIENCY CENTER 10) FMBC INTERNATIONAL 11) FPYF COMMUNITY GARDEN 12) FPYF COMMUNITY RESILIENCY CENTER 13) FPYF PODNET 14) FRIENDS OF THE AFRICAN UNION BERMUDAAMERICAS BUREAU 15) PRISON PRODUCT NETWORK 16) SKINS GAME #2020 1820 West Florence Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047; Five Points Youth Foundation 1820 West Florence Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Vanessa Cain, Treasurer: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 07, 2015; Published: May 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015138681 The following is/are doing business as: HOLLYWOOD INTERIORS 939 Palm Ave. #408, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Paul C. Otis 939 Palm Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 01, 2015: Paul C. Otis, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 22, 2015; Published: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015145818 The following is/are doing business as: CRUZ MOBILE DETAIL 422 N. Oxford Ave. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90004; Humberto Cruz 422 N. Oxford Ave. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90004; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Humberto Cruz

Gallardo, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 01, 2015; Published: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015138506 The following is/are doing business as: 1) METAMAISON 2) THE METAMAISON 520 N. Kings Rd. #213, West Hollywood, CA 90048; Amelia Bamberger 520 N. Kings Rd. #213, West Hollywood, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Amelia Bamberger, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 22, 2015; Published: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2015 LACC N/C ––––––

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015122502 The following is/are doing business as: XCELL UNITY 2563 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Unit 4, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Qijin Xu 2563 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Unit 4, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Qijin Xu, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 7, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2015 LACC N/C ––––––

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Sy , Cory, Cindy & Kerry

• • • • • • Noushin Ahobim • Agt.: 310/863-4325

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

310-550-8710 • 310-289-7855 s s c h a f f e l @t h e s c h a f f e l g ro u p . c o m • w w w . t h e s c ha f f e l g r o u p . c o m

288 REAL ESTATE LOANS

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY TOWERS 2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $895,000 1,650 sq. ft. Lowest Priced Condo in Complex West & North Views Nicely Renovated, Hardwood

PRIVATE MONEY LOANS PURCHASE-REHAB-REFINANCE 1ST & 2ND'S POSITION'S UP TO 80% LTV CASE BY CASE COMPETITIVE RATES & FEE'S ALL TYPES OF REAL ESTATE CONSIDERED

ETHAN RUCH R O YA LT Y M O R T G A G E C O .

1-844-368-5202 BRE# 00818732

NMLS # 313559

Floors, Expanded Interior

CENTURY PARK EAST

300

2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $760,000

HOUSES FOR SALE

High Floor South Tower Unobstructed East Views Separated Suites. Hardwood Floors. Plantation Shutters Updated. Jumbo Balcony Trust Sale

ARTIST'S MOUNTAIN HOME MILLION DOLLAR VIEW & PRICELESS PRIVACY

from $1,798,000 from $1,790,000

THE ONE CENTURY from $2,995,000

CENTURY TOWERS from $525,000

PARK PLACE from $759,000

CENTURY WOODS from $1,700,000

LE PARC

4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths on 2 acres covered in beautiful oaks and pines. 2977 Sq. Ft. + exercise room/laundry, mud room and storage area. Solar paneled house includes sun porch, double garage plus additional covered parking in gated community with private police department. $275,000 Maggie Schick 661-972-0545 RE/MAX• BRE#01062948

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BEVERLY HILLS from $1,499,000 North of Sunset th Some Complexes include 3 Bd+4.5 Ba+4 Bd/Off Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns. For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

CENTURY CITY Condo in Park Place 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. Fireplace, terrace, W/D in unit. 24-hr. guard at gate, pools, gyms, tennis courts. $2,000/Month

Includes: Cable/Internet/DWP

310/801-1620

407 GARAGE/STORAGE

TO RENT

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH upper unit with breakfast and formal dining room. Yard, laundry & parking.

$3,500/MO. Call 213/804-3761

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

License 00957281

Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Berber carpet/ harwood foors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, bar, washer and dryer included in laundry area. Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center, Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets, Non-smoking building.

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY CENTURY TOWERS

1 BEDROOM/1 BATH $5,500MONTH Fully Furnished. High Floor. Breathtaking Views Totally Renovated. Granite Kitchen. Stainless Steel Appliances. Washer/Dryer Real Hardwood Floors Wine Cooler. Extra Large Rooms. Raised Ceiling Huge TV Entertainment Center. Walk-in Closet Heated Pool. Tennis Courts. Security Staff Gated Community

BEVERLY HILLS •• NEWLY •• CENTURY PARK EAST •• UPDATED •• • 2 Bd +Den +2 Ba • Private front patio,

2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $3,750/MONTH

Unobstructed City Views SANTA MONICA laundry in unit, 2-car prkg. Brand New Renovation Marble Floors 427 Montana Ave. Available June 01. Quartz Counters 336 S. Rexford Dr. Stainless Steel Kitchen 2 Jumbo Balconies $3,200/Month Luxurious Baths 310/860-9991 Hardwood floors, a/c,

Av a i l a b l e for Rent. Close to Beach . 310/394-7132

2 Separated Suites Jumbo Balcony High Floor Manhattan Style Views Tenant Occupied

THE REMINGTON

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

440

Storage Space

2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $669,500

BEL AIR CREST

404 RENTAL TO SHARE

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2-story, hi-ceilings, hrwd. flrs., fireplace, French doors, lrg. kitch. & family room, nice size yard.

Great for Entertaining Sale: $1,850,000 Lease: $7,500 LISA SHERMAN • AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851

Visit Us At: bhcourier.com Or Call:

425 HOUSES FOR LEASE

• B.H.P.O. • 2430 Coldwater Canyon 4 Bdrm.+5 Bath Newly remodeled kitchen with new appliances. Hardwood floors., large backyard, 2-car garage, circular driveway. $6,000/Month

310/860-9991 310.278.1322 310/433-1949 213/926-4213

310/433-1949 213/926-4213

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ EXTRA CHARMING LOWER DUPLEX 8673 W. OLYMPIC BL.

LIGHT & BRIGHT 2 BDRM.+11/2 BATH Hardwood floors throughout, new kitchen with all appliances plus sub-zero fridge, dishwasher, stove, washer/dryer. Faux fireplace, breakfast nook, central a/c, alarm system and includes 2 car garage. Beautiful original tile in excellent condition. 1,430sf. $2,950/MO. 2 Year Lease. No Pets. Available Now!

Call 323/658-5332

2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $3,250/MONTH Lower Floor. Corner with Balcony Quiet Location. Hardwood Floors

1 BEDROOM/1 BATH $2,950/MONTH High Floor. Totally Renovated Unobstructed East View Real Hardwood Floors.

LUXURIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

$2,775/MO. Shown By Appointment.

8544 BURTON WAY Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJACENT

2 BDRM, 2 BATH $2,395/MO. Large Remodeled Unit In Newer Luxury Building

New flooring & carpet, custom paint, stove, fridge, dishwasher, A/C, patio,, secured entry and gated parking. Elevator, laundry, gym, etc.

8560 W. Olympic Bl.

Call 310/387-4730

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Bedford/Olympic 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO $2,150/MO. Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. Lower unit with fridge, washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Call 310/880-7281 Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Security Staff, SPACIOUS Switchboard, Saunas, 1BEDROOM/1BATH Business Center, Pet Nice closet space, a/c, PlayLand, Restaurant, balcony, swimming Acres of Flower Gardens pool, gated garage, and Grassy Lawns.

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For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

laundry. $1,800/mo. Call 323/388-9326

A PA RT M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S

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BEVERLY HILLS

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

W E S T W O O D • WESTWOOD • BEVERLY HILLS B E V E R L Y H I L L S BRENTWOOD CULVER CITY 1380 Midvale Ave.

HOLLYWOOD

Next to Roxbury Park & Century City LARGE 1 BDRM. 1 BA. With hardwood floors, separate kitchen newly remodeled, new windows, fridge, stove, dishwasher, A/C unit, secured parking, laundry on premises. Furnished/Unfurnished.

550 Veteran Ave. 1769-1775 • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. N. Sycamore Av. ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ • Single • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 2 Bdrm. + 1 1/ 2 Bath 2 B d . +2 Ba. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bright unit. • • • • •• • • • Single WiFi, pool, elevator, • S i n g l e • • • Dishwasher, On-site Pool, sauna, • • • controlled access, on• Bachelor • • ••••• laundry, parking. sight laundry, parking. intercom entry, Controlled access, Very spacious, Close to B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S Close to U.C.L.A. elevator, on-site granite counters, laundry facility. Brentwood Village. 310/473-1509 B E V E R LY H I L L S laundry, parking. microwave, intercom 310/472-8915 Utilities Included. LIVING. All Utilities Paid. • WESTWOOD • entry, on-sight laun323/851-3790 Balcony, dishwasher, 310/841-2367 10933 Rochester Ave. dry, parking & WiFi. BRENTWOOD Close to Everything. elevator, intercom 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Very close to UCLA The Carlton entry, on-site ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ & Westwood Village. ~ WEST ~ Ave. laundry, parking. 11666 Goshen MID-WILSHIRE Jr . Executive 310/208-5166 (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) L O S A N G E L E S Spacious P LEASE C ALL : a/c, fireplace, 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. Single+Loft+1.5 Ba. 12424 TeXaS Ave. pool, controlled access, 310/435-3693 • • • • • WILSHIRE WiFi, central air/heat, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • laundry fac., prkg. CORRIDOR Spacious fireplace, patio, V E R Y N I C E U N I T. • Free WiFi Access • BEVERLY HILLS 10530-10540 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath controlled access, 310/473-5061 2nd floor, 218 S. Tower Dr. Wilshire Bl. pool, elevator, parking, Close To U.C.L.A. • • • • • on-site laundry, • • ∞ ∞ ∞ laundry facility. •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Balcony, controlled covered parking, WESTWOOD 310/312-9871 • • access, parking, • • Shopping & Dining in controlled access. 1370 Veteran Ave. • 2 B d . + 1 B a . • elevator, on-site laundry. Old World Charm ! Brentwood Village 310/442-8265 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • S i n g l e • Close to shopping, Bright, intercom entry, Single ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. 519 S. Barrington Ave.

————— LARGE LOVELY 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Parking. Beautiful

BRENTWOOD AREA 1240 GRANVILLE AVE Unit Apartment 5. $1,400/MO.

Call 805/379-2000

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fridge, stove, laundry fac.

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• •• • • • 310/531-3992 Newly Updated • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • — ————–––– • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • B E V E R L Y H I L L S 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath + 1 Bath • *8725 Clifton Way * 1 Bdrm. •••••••• French doors in bdrm. to • Newly Remodeled Balcony, dishwasher, patio overlooking pool • • 2 Bdrm. + a/c, heated pool, WiFi, • GORGEOUS UNITS • Den + 2 11/ 22 Bath • elevator controlled Central air, large • • • • • • balcony, pool, elevator, Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, on-site laundry, intercom entry, laundry intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr. facility, elevator, prkg. • 310/246-0290 • • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Close to Cedars, CLOSE TO restaurants, shopping SHOPS & DINING & transportation.

access, on-site laundry, parking. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

• 310/826-4889 •

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• BRENTWOOD • 125 N. Barrington Av.

N E W LY U P D AT E D • 310/276-1528 • • • • • • Beverly Hills • 2 Bdrm.+ 2 Bath • 138 N. Hamilton Dr. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Upscale, Bright, • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • 120 S. Swall Dr. Gorgeous & Spacious. Dishwasher, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • controlled access, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • With Pool, balcony,

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laundry facility.

Very Spacious, A/C, balcony, intercom entry, C LOSE TO C EDARS , on-sight laundry, prkg. B EVERLY C ENTER , R ESTAURANT R OW . Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center, 310/531-3992 shops, cafes & transportation .

————— In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE

310/270-0724

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* SANTA MONICA

* * * * * 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath * * * * * * * Large & Bright.

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BEVERLY HILLS CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS 11640 Kiowa Ave. & SHOPPING . •• •• • • • • •

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$1,950/MO Call 310/713-1664

170 N. Crescent Dr.

3830 Vinton Ave.

central air, fireplace, stove, elevator, intercom entry, prkg. gym.

•• •• •• great restaurants Luxury Living •• •• Balcony, air conditioning and Metro. with valet, 1415 Brockton Ave. dishwasher, controlled lush garden 213/364-8423 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath access bldg., WiFi, surrounding pool, { { { { { { { pool, on-sight laundry, gym, elevator, etc. 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath LAFAYETTE PARK gym, parking. Hrwd. flrs., granite 310/477-6885 Patio, stove, fridge, 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. counters, dishwasher, dishwasher, on-sight C l o s e t o U. C . L . A . 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath central air, balcony. laundry, parking. Call: 310/470-4474 WESTWOOD •••••• C LOSE T O S HOPS 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . Granite counter tops, stain& R ESTAURANTS . • • **CENTURY CITY** less steel appliances, •• 310/479-0700 • Bachelor • 2220 S. Beverly Glen air conditioned, new • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • 1 B d . + D e n + 1 B a•. • hrwd. flrs., designer W E S T L . A . • Single finishes, balcony, ceiling •• •• 1342 Centinela Ave. S i n g l e • • fan, elevator, controlled Wifi, Bright, controlled • • - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath access, balcony, L o t s o f • • • access. Fitness ctr, yoga • • Bright Unit • Character & Charm ! room, wi-fi, skyview pool, elevator, Granite countertops, laundry facility, prkg. Glass Fireplace lounge w/ outdoor fireClose To U.C.L.A. balcony, on-site Newly Remodeled. place, laundry facilities. 310/477-6856 New hardwood flrs., laundry, On-site Easy freeway access granite counters, parking. Close to 213/382-102 1 stainless steel appl., transportation. L.A.’S FINEST, alcove fireplace, • 310/442-8265 • MOST LUXURIOUS fridge, laundry facility, L O S A N G E L E S APT. RENTAL gated parking, intercom 4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t .

WEST L.A.

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1628 Westgate Ave.

~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~

* * * * * *

• • 310/552-8064 • • “The Mission” Rooftop jacuzzi • • Westwood • with panoramic • entry, WiFi and more.

Bright & Airy. Dishwasher, city views. Control access, pool, Close to shopping, Intercom entry, on-sight • • • • • dining & schools. dishwasher, elevator, parking, on-sight * H O L L Y W O O D * • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. on-site laundry laundry facility. 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. B R E N T W O O D Close to transportation. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. and parking. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. * * * * * 310/820-1810

• 310/476-2181 •

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NEWLY REMODELED

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• • • • •

6-Month Lease Avail.

• Spacious • • • • • • • * * * * * * • Jr. Executive W E S T L . A . Every 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Extra Luxury 12333 TeXaS Ave. ••••••• Approx. 1,100sf. custom cabinets, granite 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

2600 Virginia Ave.

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

310/826-4600

• 310/864-0319 •

213/385-4751

* * * * *

Newly Remodeled Great Views Rooftop pool, countertops, stone entry, Great views, controlled Patio, dishwasher, ∞∞∞∞∞∞ Pool, a/c, balcony, deck, central air, access, balcony, ∞ pool, health club, spa. on-site laundry, parking. elevator, intercom 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath fridge, stove, laundry elevator, lrg. pool, • Free WiFi Access • C LOSE TO S CHOOL , entry, on-sight laundry, Granite counters, dish• Close to UCLA • prkg, on-sight laundry. rm., prkg., intercom F REEWAY & gym, parking. washer, balcony, stove, 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. H IKING IN R UNYON entry, elevator. T RANSPORTATION . • Free WiFi Access • L.A., 90024 intercom-entry, on-site C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD CLOSE TO SHOPS 310/449-1100 ~ 310/476-3824 ~ Contact Mgr.: laundry, parking. B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . & R ESTAURANTS .

310/858-8133

• • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Single • • • • • • •

323/467-8172

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BEVERLY HILLS

S E RV I C E

D I R E C T O RY

468

475

507

BAGS WANTED

GARAGE / ESTATE SALE

AUTOS WANTED

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WANTED

BIG SALE Beverly Hills

CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER HANDBAGS

* * * * * *

IN ADDITION TO

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE AND EXOTIC SKINS. ALL NEW, USED OR VINTAGE.

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

Furniture, Household Items, Clothing & More.

* * * * * * C ALL F OR

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

CA$H FOR CAR$ WE WILL BUY YOUR CAR, RUNNING OR NOT!

ALL TYPES OF CARS ANY YEAR • ANY MODEL

I NFORMATION :

310/707-7440

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475 GARAGE / ESTATE SALE

MID CENTURY & FINE ART ESTATE SALE! Baldwin Baby Grand; Mid-Century Sec.Sofa, Din. Set, Coffee & Side Tables by RobsjohnGibbings; Mahog. China Cab; FAB Sterling service for 12 by A. Pineda; Orig. Mid-Cen. Art by Ynez Johnston, Pillin, J. Wayne, E. Ackerman, etc; 1964 Fisher Tube Stereo Con; Antq. Navajo Rugs & Pots; Fine Jewelry, Crystal, Vin. Clothes, Furs, Bags, Shoes, Books, Trunks, China, Mens Clothes & Vintage Watches, Cos. Jewelry, much more!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Will Appraise Your Car For Free! Visit us at

www.chequeredflag.com

Call John or Neil:

323-868-4119 sales@chequeredflag.com

WE BUY CARS HIGH-END & CLASSIC CAR CALL ERIC 310/345-1487

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

JUNE 6 th & 7 th • 9:30 - 3:30

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S E R V I C E CONTRACTOR

CONTRACTORS

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BEVERLY HILLS

D I R E C T O R Y

PAINTING

HANDY PEOPLE Honest Handyman & General Contractor! Room additions, Remodeling, Painting, Kitchens/Baths, Tile/Flooring, Woodwork, Decks, A/C-Plumbing, Lighting/Electrical, Concrete/Brick/Stone, Doors/Windows/Screens. Reliable, No Short Cuts • Serving B.H. for 32 Yrs. Call Manny: 310/729-9612

PEST CONTROL

RAFAEL PAINTING

(800) 797-7329 “Call and Bug Us” INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Residential/Commercial General Pest Control: Ants - Roaches - Rats LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED • Senior Discounts Quality Custom Painting Mice - Fleas References Available. www.elaninnovativeconstruction.com Termites & more. —————–––– —————–––– NO JOB TOO SMALL. • WHITNEY'S • General Building Contractor Structural Repairs ELECTRICAL AND LIC. # 641602 “FREE ESTIMATE” Monthy - Bi Monthy Lic. #919338 HANDYMAN SERVICE BONDED + INSURED One Time Service Roni: 818/402-9855 Lamps, Fixtures and Call 310-294-6866 HANDYMAN and 20 Years Experience creationsaf@yahoo.com Furniture Restored Call Dave (Owner) Direct ext-2 MAINTENANCE • • • •

Troubleshooting Safety Check Waterproofing Coating of Pools/Floors/Decks/ Stairs/Walls, Design/Build/Renovate Supportive Service.

H & L

Lic. No. 953274

Will Donate Part of the proceed to Charity/organization/schools of your choice. Are You Interested In Remodeling?

30 years of Quality service.

CARPET CLEANING

Full Service High Quality Construction Residential & Commercial

CLEAN YOUR CARPETS Spring Special New Construction • Kitchen/Baths • Additions Tile/Stone Counter Tops Door/Window Installation & Repairs Custom Cabinetry • Finish Carpentry • Painting Landscaping/Hardscape • Driveways • Patios Tenant Improvements, Condos, Store Fronts, Apt’s

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CLEAN CARPET CARE • Steam Cleaning • Free Deodorizer • Free Spot Removal

Painting • Plumbing Big and small jobs. Tiling • Electric • Drywall Immediate Response Remodel & Demolition • Excellent reference. Hauling, Remove and Call Robert at Replace Carpet. 805-252-2122 Residential & Commercial Cleaning. Shampoo Carpet. • HANDYMAN • Property Management. • Home Repairs HUGO: 310/204-6107 • Remodeling • Carpentry or 661/886-9440 • Ceramic Tile • Plumbing

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No Job Too BIG or Too small!

• ROOFING SERVICE • • • •

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30 Years in Business • 3rd Generation Roofer

Call Steve 24-hrs.: • 800-213-6806 • • 213-675-3769 •

LANDSCAPING

All Janitorial Services 30+ Years Experience.

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• 323/540-0448 • Quality Cleaning!

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MARBLE

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MARCIA WILSON HOBBS Guest Column By Ari Bussel

TOO LITTLE...TOO LATE

Like flowers after the first rain, there are signs Israel is waking up in the face of the strongest resurgence of anti-Semitism in the past 80 years. In the United States, Jews have been living under the illusion that “it will not happen here.” In fact, if a classroom of high school students were asked if the Holocaust could reoccur today, the answer would be bewilderment. Back in 1981, a movie The Wave was based on a true story, a teacher who set out to show his students how the non-imaginable can become a frightening reality. We feel secure. We also did not expect attacks on US soil. Sept. 11, 2001 showed us that was a false belief. While American Jews do not expect a repetition of the Holocaust, today we are on the verge of a volcano about to erupt. It has become acceptable to blame Israel for the world’s faults and hold her to a different standard than any other nation. It is now the norm to remain quiet, seated and focused when the most abhorrent lies about Israel are uttered in public. Teachers believe Israel is the new Nazis. Students at universities are being brainwashed insane falsehoods like Israelis murder children at will, harvest organs from males and do not even bother to rape Gazan women since they are not viewed as human. (Apparently, modern-day Israelis are much worse than the Nazis, for the Nazis had special accommodations for female sex servitude.) All is done in broad daylight, with respected professors and politicians, business people and members of the clergy present, often themselves propagating the lies. And society remains silent. Apparently, our education fails us. If we remember “First They Came for the …” by Pastor Martin Niemoller and witness the very same thing and standby silently, we have learned nothing, and as students of history know, those who ignore the past are doomed to repeat it. One may rise to object: “It is quite confusing,” they would say. “Israelis and Jews themselves are at the forefront of the criticism– why blame us?” And that person would be correct. In fact the same question is raised by both sides; with Israel’s detractors using this line as justification that their quest is just, while Israel’s defenders ask themselves repeatedly, in utter frustration – why should we fight when some of the worse detractors are Israelis or Jews? Switzerland used this line to reject Israel’s official protest against an exhibition by a NGO “Breaking the Silence.” It replied via official channels that it is an Israeli organization, legitimately recognized in Israel, bringing Israelis to Switzerland to present what they have to present. We will not stop them! Good for the Swiss! The Canadians would have acted differently, but they are the sole exception. Why is Israel demanding from others what she permits herself? When Israel decides to fight, she has the tools, resources, knowhow and drive. At the moment, none exists. The new anti-Semitism erupting like a volcano has been ignored for so long, and so many Israelis and Jews have participated in the upcoming avalanche, any attempt to act now is doomed to be “too little, too late.” In fact, today, those at the helm face fierce internal opposition. We have grown so accustomed to attacking Israel, why stop? Branded as “right wing extremists,” the government is being confronted with the accusation it is attempting to stifle free speech and the very democracy of which Israel is so proud. It is interesting that those who were aiding and abating Israel’s detractors here in the USA are starting to feel the pinch. They are at the forefront of “fighting BDS” (the movement to Boycott, Divest and Sanction Israel, a front that legitimizes any false verbal attack against Israel as the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth). Israel and the other eight or so million Jews who live around the world outside Israel have not yet felt the pervasive, vicious and vindictive force about to be unleashed. When it does, Israel will have no other choice but to absorb the Jews fleeing to her shores and begin fighting back. In Israel we are taught that victory cannot come from being on the defensive. Apparently, we forgot, or did not properly learn, that vital lesson as well. This is the latest in the series “Postcards from America – Postcards from Israel,” a collaboration between Ari Bussel of Beverly Hills, a foreign correspondent reporting from Israel, and Norma Zager, former editor of The Courier.

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Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 5). There’s no need to fear you’ll lose your resources. There is a well in your life that will never dry up as long as you’re willing to adjust your rope appropriately to reach what you need. Now through August is rich in fun and excitement. September shows you signing a contract. October brings a new investor or partner. Cancer and Taurus people adore you. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You gravitate toward the comfortable, predictable pattern. However, today’s disruption won’t allow it. Your powers of adaptation are extraordinarily strong, mind you. You’ll be used to the new way in no time. CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s the talents that you don’t even consider talents that will get you noticed in a favorable light today—for instance, your talent for knowing where things are or for remembering passwords. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The powers of creation and destruction run on different timetables. What takes years to build can be destroyed in a single moment. Some degree of destructive energy is necessary for creation to happen, but it is a small amount. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re better for having experienced an ideal moment, but don’t dwell there. You’ll be happier when you embrace the changing state of things instead of clinging to that perfect piece of past. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). No one can dispute your fine taste, though you may privately take issue with the aesthetic choices of others. You might find a loved one’s preferences in food, reading or fun quite astonishing. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People do what comes naturally or what they have been educated to do. Nature is difficult to fight, but you can reeducate yourself and others. This will be the main challenge of the day. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Unfortunately, waiting for the happy moments will not make them show up today. So don’t wait. Your smile will make you joyful, and the rest will follow. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Don’t categorically rule anything out. Luck changes moment-to-moment, day-to-day. You could win at yesterday's losing game. Test your daring. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll be like the doctor standing by to help bring a new life into the world. The “life” in question may or may not require your help, but all are better off because you decided to assist in this transition. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). There’s a difference between running away and distancing yourself from forces of negativity. You put barriers in place, not because you’re scared, but because you’re smart. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). The sad truth is that there are some people who would rather not hear about your happiness. Your careful choice of conversational topics (with consideration of your company) is a good part of your charm. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Much of your baggage is unnecessary. Unburden yourself. It will be easier to do in today’s emotional weather. In life and in swimming, it’s better if you don’t have much to carry.

POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, robbery, burglaries, and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets. ASSAULT 05/26 9000 S. Santa Monica Blvd. 05/31 9000 Olympic Blvd. BURGLARIES 05/26 9000 Brighton Wy. ($1,800) 05/28 100 N. Carson Rd. ($900) 05/29 500 N. Sierra Dr. ($40,900) 05/31 100 N. Hamilton Dr.

GRAND THEFTS 05/28 200 S. Hamel Dr. ($3,500) 05/29 200 S. Palm Dr. 05/29 400 S. Beverly Dr. ($5,585) ROBBERY 05/30 8000 Wilshire Blvd.

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